Lorenzo Vismara (born 10 August 1975 in Saronno, Varese) is an Italian freestyle sprinter. He achieved many European-level medals in 50 m freestyle, 100 m freestyle and 4 × 100 m freestyle relay events.[1] He participated for Italy in the Summer Olympics of Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.

Lorenzo Vismara
Personal information
Full nameLorenzo Vismara
Nationality Italy
Born (1975-08-10) 10 August 1975 (age 48)
Saronno, Varese, Italy
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Men's Swimming
Representing Italy Italy
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 2007 Melbourne 4×100 m freestyle
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2004 Madrid 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2006 Budapest 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1999 Istanbul 50 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2002 Berlin 50 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Helsinki 50 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Berlin 4×100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Madrid 50 m freestyle
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2002 Riesa 100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2002 Riesa 50 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2002 Riesa 2002 4×50 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Lisbon 50 m freestyle
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1997 Bari 4×100 m freestyle

He has been the unchallenged Italian champion in sprint freestyle events for nearly ten years, succeeding René Gusperti.

References edit

  1. ^ "12th FINA World Championships". Archived from the original on 6 June 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2007.