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Lorenzo Bernardi
Helping Italy win two volleyball world titles and being jointly named the FIVB’s male Player of the Century.
World champion · Olympic silver
- Born
- 11 August 1968
- Birthplace
- Trento, Italy
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Lorenzo Bernardi
Lorenzo Bernardi was an Italian outside hitter known for complete attacking and receiving skills. A central figure in Italy’s 1990s success, he later became a professional coach.
Early life
Trento roots
Was born in Trento in northern Italy in 1968.
Position change
Started as a setter before developing into a hitter and passer.
Career
- 1985
Modena
Joined Panini Modena as a young player.
- 1990
Treviso
Moved to Sisley Treviso, adding further club championships.
- 2010
Coaching in Poland
Took charge of Jastrzębski Węgiel during the 2010–11 season.
- 2018
Italian title as coach
Led Perugia to the Italian league championship.
Achievements
World champion
Helped Italy win consecutive world championships.
Olympic silver
Reached the Olympic final with Italy in Atlanta.
Century honour
Was jointly named the FIVB’s male Player of the Century with Karch Kiraly.
Beyond sport
Coaching abroad
Coached clubs in Poland and Turkey as well as Italy.
Women’s game
Later moved into women’s club volleyball with Novara.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗International Volleyball Hall of Fame ↗Photo: CristianNX. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
