Franco Lavoratori

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranco•Lavoratori
Used nameFranco•Lavoratori
Born15 March 1941 in Recco, Genova (ITA)
Died3 May 2006 in Genova (Genoa), Genova (ITA)
Measurements180 cm / 78 kg
AffiliationsPro Recco, Recco (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Franco Lavoratori was a member of Pro Recco, the side that dominated water polo in Italy throughout his career. In 16 seasons between 1959 and 1974, the club took 14 Italian titles (all with Lavoratori), adding one domestic cup (1974) and the European Cup of 1965. As the best team in Italy, Pro Recco supplied four members to the Italian Olympic team of 1960, including Lavoratori. Before a home crowd, the Italians gained the gold medal. It was the only international prize for Lavoratori, who was also on three more Olympic teams through 1972.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) ITA Franco Lavoratori
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold
1964 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) ITA Franco Lavoratori
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Italy 4
1968 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) ITA Franco Lavoratori
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Italy 4
1972 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) ITA Franco Lavoratori
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Italy 6

Special Notes