Alberto Tomba

Popularly known as “Tomba la Bomba” (Tomba the Bomb), Alberto Tomba is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy who was born on 19th December 1966.

His Achievements:-

• He secured bronze in the Giant Slalom at the World Championship of 1987 which was held in Switzerland.
• He secured gold medals in men's Slalom as well as Giant Slalom at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
• He also won gold medal in Giant Slalom and silver medal in Slalom in the 1992 Winter Olympics, held in Albertville
• He earned a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer
• He won gold medals at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships of 1996 in Giant Slalom and Slalom which were held at Sierra Nevada.