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Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.

New York Times 18 Feb 2026
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 ... .
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Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.

New York Times 18 Feb 2026
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 ... .
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Alberto Tomba Ruled Ski Slopes – and Hearts – in 1992

The Village Voice 11 Feb 2026
At the 1992 Winter Olympics, in Albertville, France, Italian skiing colossus Alberto Tomba was a favorite to repeat his gold medal wins in the slalom and giant slalom four years earlier, in Calgary, Canada ...  SALUTE, TOMBA! ... Tomba has never asked.
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Alberto Tomba Ruled Ski Slopes – and Hearts – At the 1992 Olympics

The Village Voice 11 Feb 2026
At the 1992 Winter Olympics, in Albertville, France, Italian skiing colossus Alberto Tomba was a favorite to repeat his gold medal wins in the slalom and giant slalom four years earlier, in Calgary, Canada ...  SALUTE, TOMBA! ... Tomba has never asked.
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Vonn should not have raced at Crans‑Montana, Tomba says

Straits Times 08 Feb 2026
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 - Italian ski great ...
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Olympics-Vonn should not have raced at Crans‑Montana, Tomba says

Hindustan Times 08 Feb 2026
OLYMPICS-2026/TOMBA (TV).Olympics-Vonn should not have raced at Crans‑Montana, Tomba says ....
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Alpine skiing-Brazilian rebel Pinheiro Braathen inspired by Italian hero Tomba in bid for historic gold

Straits Times 07 Feb 2026
... idolises Italian great Alberto Tomba.
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Tomba and Compagnoni share honour of lighting Milan cauldron

CyprusMail 07 Feb 2026
Hailing from the northern city of Bologna, Tomba was an outlier in a sport dominated by mountain folk ... He stood out with an aggressive and spectacular style that earned him the nickname “Tomba la Bomba” (“Tomba the Bomb”).
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Italy's Tomba and Compagnoni share honour of lighting Milan cauldron

Straits Times 06 Feb 2026
MILAN, Feb 6 - Alberto Tomba and ...
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Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremony ends with Sofia Goggia, Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lighting cauldrons

Yahoo Daily News 06 Feb 2026
Throughout the night, the theme of Armonia — Italian for “harmony” — was obvious everywhere, from the blending of paints in the ceremony’s opening moments to the blending of songs Carey performed ... One nice touch for the athletes ... Advertisement ... .
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Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremony ends with Sofia Goggia, Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lighting Olympic cauldrons

Yahoo Daily News 06 Feb 2026
Throughout the night, the theme of Armonia — Italian for “harmony” — was obvious everywhere, from the blending of paints in the ceremony’s opening moments to the blending of songs Carey performed ... One nice touch for the athletes ... Advertisement ... .
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Italian icon Tomba lived life as fast as he skied - and is set for Olympic ceremony role

Yahoo Daily News 06 Feb 2026
Alberto Tomba famously called himself the ‘messiah’, and he certainly was a very naughty boy ... Tomba, who turns 60 later this year, still has the twinkle that makes you think he would knock back the Aperols quicker than he tackled the slopes.
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Italian skiing champions Tomba, Compagnoni to light cauldrons - report

Straits Times 04 Feb 2026
MILAN, Feb 4 - Italian Olympic ski ...
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Italy’s extrovert Olympic icon Alberto Tomba insists he is ‘shy guy’ | Kuwait Times Newspaper

Kuwait Times 01 Feb 2026
Alberto Tomba is one of the ...
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Italy's extrovert Olympic icon Alberto Tomba insists he is 'shy guy'

Yahoo Daily News 01 Feb 2026
Alberto Tomba is one of the icons of Italian winter sports, a dashing skier who collected three Olympic golds and won over an army of fans for his skills on the slopes and his off-piste personality.

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