Alberto Demiddi

Alberto Demiddi (11 April 1944 – 25 October 2000) was an Argentine rower who specialized in the single sculls event. He competed in the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and placed fourth, third and second, respectively.[1] He held the world title in 1970 and European title in 1969 and 1971.[2] In 2010 he won the Honor Konex Award from Argentina as recognition for his sport merits during his life.

Alberto Demiddi
Personal information
Born11 April 1944
Rosario, Santa Fé, Argentina
Died24 October 2000 (aged 56)
San Fernando, Argentina
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubClub Regatas Rosario
Medal record
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Single sculls
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich Single sculls
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1970 St. Catharines Single sculls
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Klagenfurt Single sculls
Gold medal – first place 1971 Copenhagen Single sculls
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1967 WinnipegSingle sculls

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alberto Demiddi". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. Rudern – Weltmeisterschaften, Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Einer). sport-komplett.de
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