Roland Bombardella
Luxembourgian sprinter
Intro | Luxembourgian sprinter | |
Places | Luxembourg | |
is | Athlete | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 9 July 1957, Dudelange, Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg District, Luxembourg | |
Age | 67 years | |
Star sign | Cancer |
Roland Bombardella (born 9 July 1957 in Dudelange) is a Luxembourgian soldier and retired sprinter. As an athlete, Bombardella held the national record for the 100 metres and 200 metres, and competed in the Olympics. He won the title of 'Luxembourgian Sportsman of the Year' in four consecutive years (1975 – 1978), a record that has not been equalled. Since 1 January 2006, he has been Luxembourg's 'High Commissioner for National Protection' (French: Haut-Commissaire à la Protection nationale).