Agostino Abbagnale
- January 11, 2024
- Rower
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Agostino Abbagnale Biography
| Birthday | Aug 25 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
Agostino Abbagnale is one of the most popular and richest Rower who was born on August 25, 1966 in Pompei, Campania, Italy. Agostino Abbagnale (born 25 August 1966) is an Italian rower and triple Olympic gold medalist. He is the younger brother of multiple Olympic medalists Carmine Abbagnale and Giuseppe Abbagnale.
In 2006, Abbagnale was awarded the Thomas Keller Medal, given by FISA, the governing board for international rowing. The Thomas Keller Medal is awarded for an outstanding career in international rowing. Abbagnale’s brothers Carmine and Giuseppe had been awarded the Thomas Keller Medal in 1997.
Abbagnale returned to the Olympic stage at the 1996 Summer Olympics, teaming with Davide Tizzano to win the Gold in the double scull (2x). At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Abbagnale repeated his gold medal performance, winning the quadruple scull (4x). A flare-up in his thrombosis forced Abbagnale to retire in 2003.
Agostino Abbagnale Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Agostino Abbagnale is one of the richest Rower from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Agostino Abbagnale 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Abbagnale was born in Pompei. He won his first gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He stroked the Italian Quadruple scull (4x). His brothers Carmine and Giuseppe won gold medals at the same games in the pair with coxswain event (2+).
After the medal ceremony, Abbagnale, who is a poor swimmer, jumped into the rowing lake and landed on one of his partners Davide Tizzano, knocking the gold medal out of his hand. It took scuba divers two days to recover the missing medal. Shortly thereafter, Abbagnale began suffering from thrombosis which caused blood clots in the veins of his legs. He had to give up rowing for five years, which prevented him from rowing in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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Urs Ranked on the list of most popular Rower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Agostino Abbagnale celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.
Top Facts about Agostino Abbagnale
- Agostino Abbagnale is an Italian rower born on June 4, 1966.
- He won three Olympic gold medals in coxed pairs and fours.
- Abbagnale also won six world championships in various events.
- He retired from rowing after the 1996 Olympics but returned in 2000.
- In the Sydney Olympics, he won a bronze medal in coxless pairs.
- Abbagnale was named Italian Sportsman of the Year twice (1988, 1991).
- He is considered one of Italy’s greatest rowers of all time.
- Abbagnale has served as a member of the International Olympic Committee since 2019.
- His brother Carmine is also a successful rower with multiple Olympic medals.
- Abbagnale currently works as a coach for the Italian national team.