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Alessandro Andrei (Italia, 3 de enero de 1959) es un atleta italiano, especializado en la prueba de lanzamiento de peso en la que llegó a ser campeón olímpico en 1984 y subcampeón mundial en 1987.
Alessandro Andrei (born 3 January 1959) is an Italian former shot putter. He was born in Florence . Biography. Andrei threw with his right hand, using the glide technique (at time many elite-level shot putters had switched to the spin/rotation style.) Andrei won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California.
Alessandro Andrei (Firenze, 3 gennaio 1959) è un ex pesista italiano, vincitore della medaglia d'oro ai Giochi olimpici di Los Angeles 1984. Alto 1,91 m e con un peso forma di 118 kg, ha conseguito in carriera importanti risultati come, oltre al titolo olimpico, l'argento ai mondiali di Roma del 1987 e il bronzo agli europei al coperto del 1984.
10 de abr. de 2024 · Athletics. Olympic Medals. 1 G. Games Participations 3. First Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984. Year of Birth 1959. Olympic Results. Biography. With the traditional gliding technique of shot putting losing ground to the rotation style, Alessandro Andrei was criticized by American competitor Dave Laut for using an )outdated) style.
His greatest performance after winning the Olympic gold came on 12 August 1987, when he improved the World Record three times, improving it from 22.64 to 22.91. The latter mark still stands as the Italian record as of 2008. Alessandro Andrei is married to Agnese Maffeis, who is also a shot putter, but is better known as a discus thrower.
Alessandro Andrei (Italia, 3 de enero de 1959) es un atleta italiano, especializado en la prueba de lanzamiento de peso en la que llegó a ser campeón olímpico en 1984 y subcampeón mundial en 1987.
Alessandro ANDREI | Profile | World Athletics. Country. Italy. Born. 03 JAN 1959. Athlete Code. 14199461. Follow me. Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games. 1 x In Top 8 at World Championships. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results. Progression. Honours. Legend.
