Alberto Demiddi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlberto•Demiddi
Used nameAlberto•Demiddi
Nick/petnamesLa Máquina
Born11 April 1944 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Died25 October 2000 in San Fernando, Provincia de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Measurements184 cm / 88 kg
AffiliationsClub Regatas Rosario
NOC Argentina
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Demiddi, who grew up in Rosario, started out as a swimmer, but began rowing at age 16. He developed to become one of the best single sculls rowers in the world, only lacking an Olympic title. He won the World Title in 1970, a Pan American Games gold in 1967, four South-American titles, one European title, 11 Argentine titles as well as the Henley Regatta in 1971. At his three Olympic appearances, he improved every time, going from fourth in 1964 to second in 1972. He took up coaching at Racing Club de la Marina, but declined a position as with the Argentine squad.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Alberto Demiddi
Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) 4
1968 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Alberto Demiddi
Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1972 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Alberto Demiddi
Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes

Errata

Date of death was 24 October 2000.