Leo Training: Strength & Conditioning | Endurance | Health | Performance | Injury Prevention | Joe Deleo

Subscribe & Review on : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Giovanni Calabrese has a phenomenal background and story in rowing. He began competing as a lightweight - had great success at that weight class and transitioned to being a heavyweight. His career culminated in world championships in two different weight classes and an bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics. Giovanni continues to coach and develop young rowers. Enjoy the interview! Part 1 - Intro/Background How did you get started with rowing First success came as a lightweight How many years did you compete as a lightweight Won LM2x at World Championships in 1987 in Copenhagen, Denmark Moved to heavyweight and began competing in M1x and M4x Seoul Olympics in 1988 Achieved great result in m1x Raced in Lucerne in M4x Went with Agostino Abbagnale in m4x M1x finished 10th Won silver in M4x in 1989 Took  off 91 and 92? 1993 5th in m1x 1994 4th in m1x 1995 4th in m1x 1996 Olympics 10th in Atlanta Virus in spring of 1996; no training for 1 month Recovery to