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 heart failure while sitting on a bench during a basketball match.[2]

Luciano Vendemini
Personal information
Born11 July 1952
Rimini, Italy
Died20 February 1977 (aged 24)
Forlì, Italy
Height2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb)
Sport
SportBasketball
ClubAMG Sebastiani Rieti

References edit

  1. ^ Luciano Vendemini. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Luciano Vendemini (Pallacanestro). Rimini, 11 luglio 1952 (m. 20 febbraio 1977). comune.rimini.it