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Lorenzo BernardiItalian athlete, volleyball player, coach
Date of Birth: 11.08.1968
Country:  Italy |
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Biography of Lorenzo Bernardi
Lorenzo Bernardi, an Italian athlete and volleyball player, was born on August 11, 1968, in Trento, a major city in northern Italy.
Early Career
Bernardi's sporting career began in the 1980s when he played for the local club 'CUS Trento' and showcased his talent in the Serie B competitions in 1983. It was soon evident that the young volleyball player excelled in both defense and attack, and a brilliant career at a high level awaited him.
Club Success
After spending a season with 'Petrarca Padova' in 1984-1985, Bernardi made his debut in the volleyball club 'Panini Modena' in Modena in 1985. The club was known for being virtually unbeatable at the time. Bernardi played for 'Panini Modena' for five years until 1990 when he joined the ambitious club 'Sisley Treviso,' with which he played for 13 seasons until 2002. With 'Panini Modena' and 'Sisley Treviso,' Bernardi won the national championship nine times and achieved numerous other European trophies and cups.
International Success
Bernardi's international achievements include 2 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and one bronze medal. He won his first cup with the Italian national volleyball team on May 27, 1987. In total, Bernardi represented Italy 306 times. He won gold medals at the European Championships in 1989 and 1995, World Championships in 1990 and 1994, and three Volleyball World Leagues. In 1995, he also won the Volleyball World Cup. Bernardi was named the "best player" at the 1994 World Championship and the 1995 European Championship. In 2001, he received the title of "Volleyball Player of the Century."
Later Career
After playing in Qatar and Greece, Bernardi returned to Italy in November 2005. Despite being 37 years old, he was declared the "most valuable player" after his first match for his new Italian club. From 2005 to 2007, Bernardi played for 'Blu Volley Verona' and briefly for 'Gabeca Montichiari.' In 2007, he retired from professional volleyball to pursue a coaching career. Since 2010, Bernardi has been coaching the Polish team 'Jastrzębski Węgiel.'
