Andrea Clemente
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Andrea•Clemente |
| Used name | Andrea•Clemente |
| Born | 6 July 1942 in San Nicola la Strada, Caserta (ITA) |
| Died | 16 January 1970 in Torino, Torino (ITA) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Centro Bob Forze Armate, Valtournenche (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Andrea Clemente was an Italian bobsledder who was in the Italian Air Force when he competed at the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics. In January 1970 he was riding in the second round of the Italian Championships at Cervinia. As the team finished the run, Clemente slumped to the ground, and went into a coma.
Doctors at the Molinette Hospital in Torino determined that Clemente had likely ruptured an artery during a violent curve on the course, and sustained a cerebral hemorrhage. He underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, but died a few days later.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | ITA |
Andrea Clemente | |||
| Four, Men (Olympic) | Italy 2 | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Competition or Training (Died in a bobsleigh accident.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Bob & Skeleton Championships (0–0–1 1969 Cervinia bronze: Two-man)