Luciano Vendemini (11 July 1952 – 20 February 1977) was an Italian basketball player. He was a member of the Italian team that finished fifth at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] He unexpectedly died of a heart failure while sitting on a bench during a basketball match.[2]
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Born | 11 July 1952 Rimini, Italy |
Died | 20 February 1977 (aged 24) Forlì, Italy |
Height | 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 107 kg (236 lb) |
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Sport | Basketball |
Club | AMG Sebastiani Rieti |
Birra Forst Cantù 1973 FIBA Korać Cup champions | |
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Birra Forst Cantù 1973–74 FIBA Korać Cup champions | |
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Italy squad – 1976 Summer Olympics | ||
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