Alberto Tomba quotes

Alberto Tomba is an Italian alpine ski racer, widely celebrated for his flamboyant style and exceptional talent. Renowned for his Olympic and World Championship victories, he became one of the sport’s most recognizable personalities. He remains a beloved figure in Italy and an inspiration for generations of athletes. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I really lack the words to compliment myself today.

Alberto Tomba

I never took banned substances, but I have been courted by doctors who wanted to improve my blood in the laboratory. My mother always put them on a flight.

Alberto Tomba

All the people know Tomba, but not the real Alberto.

Alberto Tomba

I am a beast!

Alberto Tomba

Somebody ask me, 'Alberto, why you not race in Torino?' I finished my career here in 1998, the 15 of March which was my last victory.

Alberto Tomba

Enter with the torch in the stadium. 80,000 people screaming. I was waiting downstairs for the start for 10 hours; I was so tired with the torch. I give the torch to the combined ski cross country that they win gold in Lillehammer in 1994.

Alberto Tomba