Alberto Tomba, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Alberto Tomba

Italian alpine ski racer

Date of Birth: 19-Dec-1966

Place of Birth: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Profession: actor, alpine skier

Nationality: Italy

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Alberto Tomba (born 19 December 1966 in San Lazzaro di Savena) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy.
He was the dominant technical skier (slalom and giant slalom) in the late 1980s and 1990s.
At 6 ft tall and 90 kg, his powerful build was a contrast to the lighter, more traditional technical skiers who prioritised agility over muscle.
Tomba was able to take advantage of the introduction of spring-loaded ski gates which replaced the older, solid gates in the early 1980s by using his power to maintain a faster, more direct line through courses.
Tomba won three Olympic gold medals, two World Championships, and nine World Cup season titles: four in slalom, four in giant slalom, and one overall title.
He was popularly called Tomba la Bomba ("Tomba the Bomb").