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Gelindo Bordin is an Italian former long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He also won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Bordin was born in Vicenza, Italy, on April 2, 1959. He began his running career in 1977, and in 1979 he won the European Junior Cross Country Championships. He went on to win the Italian Cross Country Championships in 1981 and 1982. In 1984, Bordin won the bronze medal in the marathon at the Los Angeles Olympics. He followed this up with a gold medal in the marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He also won the European Championships in the marathon in 1986 and the World Cup in the marathon in 1987. Bordin retired from competitive running in 1991. He is currently a coach and works with the Italian Athletics Federation. He is married and has two children.
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| Age | 64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 2 April, 1959 |
| Birthday | 2 April |
| Birthplace | Vicenza, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
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Gelindo Bordin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Gelindo Bordin height is 1.80m and Weight 68 kg.
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| Height | 1.80m |
| Weight | 68 kg |
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| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Wife | Not Available |
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Gelindo Bordin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gelindo Bordin worth at the age of 64 years old? Gelindo Bordin’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Italian. We have estimated Gelindo Bordin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
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Timeline
Bordin successfully defended his European marathon title in 1990, becoming the first man to win the title twice, but at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, he finished in a disappointing eighth place. Bordin attempted to defend his Olympic title at 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, but he strained a groin muscle jumping over a fallen runner just after the halfway mark, and failed to finish. Shortly after the 1992 Summer Olympics Bordin decided to retire.
Bordin is the only male to win both the Boston Marathon and an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. He won the Boston Marathon in 1990 and describes the victory as his "second greatest run, after winning the Olympics".
Born in Vicenza, Italy, Bordin made his first breakthrough at the 1986 European Championships, where he won a gold medal in the marathon. His next international competition was the 1987 World Championships in Rome. The marathon race was held on a very hot and humid day. Bordin wisely held back from the leaders in the early stages. He caught up with the leaders after the 35 km mark and finally managed to hold on to the third place, winning a bronze medal.
Gelindo Bordin (born 2 April 1959) is an Italian former athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He is the first Italian to have won an Olympic gold in the marathon and the only male to win both the Boston Marathon and the Olympic gold medal in this event.
