Overview
- The Italian Rowing Federation chief won Olympic gold in 1988 in quadruple sculls and in 1996 in double sculls.
- La Repubblica reports he died in Naples after an illness at the age of 57.
- Beyond rowing, he took part in America’s Cup campaigns, winning the 1992 Louis Vuitton Cup with Paul Cayard and later joining Mascalzone Latino in 2007.
- He also served as president of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games during his administrative career.
- Italian sports figures offered condolences, with Giuseppe Abbagnale voicing profound sorrow and recalling their years working together.