David Berbotto (born 7 July 1980 in Alba, Cuneo) is an Italian freestyle swimmer.

David Berbotto
Personal information
Born7 July 1980 (1980-07-07) (age 43)
Alba, Cuneo, Italy
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Italy
World Championships - Short Course
Gold medal – first place 2006 Shanghai 4x200m Freestyle
European Aquatics Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2006 Budapest 4x200m Freestyle
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Daegu 4x200m Freestyle
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 2001 Tunis 4x200m Freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2005 Almería 200m Freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2005 Almería 4x200m Freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2005 Almería 200m Freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Almería 4x100m Medley

Berbotto's major achievement is the victory with the Italian relay in Budapest 2006, resulting in a new European Record.

David Berbotto made a bet before the European Championship of Budapest 2006 with his club's president Marco Durante. Since Italy won the 4 x 200 relay setting the new European record and Berbotto swum under 1:48.00 (1:47.87), Durante gave him an Alfa Brera.[1]

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