Alberto Tomba Golden Collar of Sports Merit - Army Gold Cross of Merit (born 19 December 1966) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy. He was the dominant technical skier (slalom and giant …

Feb 6, 2026 · Alberto Tomba, Italian Alpine skier who earned five Olympic medals, including gold in both the slalom and the giant slalom at the 1988 Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and in the giant …

Feb 5, 2026 · Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” or “Tomba the Bomb,” he became famous for his explosive, high-energy skiing style, especially in the technical events where he earned all five of his …

2 days ago · Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.

Feb 6, 2026 · Alberto Tomba famously called himself the ‘messiah’, and he certainly was a very naughty boy. Italy’s most famous Olympic playboy is expected to be back centre stage on Friday, with his role ...

Alberto Tomba was a charismatic sportsman who became the first Alpine skier to win medals at three Olympic Winter Games. Alberto Tomba was born in a non-Alpine area of Italy, close to Bologna. He …

Feb 2, 2026 · From five Olympic podiums to his relationship with the mountains, Alberto Tomba looks back on a career that made sporting history. When you meet him he welcomes you with that smile …

12 hours ago · Alberto Tomba was an ’80s icon. The Olympics have brought him back.

Dec 31, 2025 · Explore the thrilling career of Alberto Tomba, Italy's iconic alpine skier. Relive his Olympic triumphs, World Cup victories, and charismatic legacy.

An Olympic gold medalist in the slalom and giant slalom in 1988, Italy’s Alberto Tomba succesfully defended his giant slalom title in 1992 when he also took the silver medal in the slalom. At his third …