Luca Sacchi
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Luca Sacchi is a former medley
swimmer from Italy
, who won the bronze medal in the 400 m individual medley at the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona, Spain. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988
. In 1991 he became European champion in the 400 m individual medley.
Sacchi currently works as TV commentator for Italian state TV RAI.
Medley swimming
Medley is a combination of four different swimming styles into one race. This race is either swum by one swimmer as individual medley or by four swimmers as a medley relay...
swimmer from Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, who won the bronze medal in the 400 m individual medley at the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona, Spain. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988
Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics took place in Seoul, South Korea. The swimming competition, held from September 18 to September 25, was notable for the seven medals, including five golds, won by Matt Biondi, the six golds won by Kristin Otto, and the three individual golds won by Janet Evans...
. In 1991 he became European champion in the 400 m individual medley.
Sacchi currently works as TV commentator for Italian state TV RAI.