His versatility -- particularly his ability to adapt to other partners was amazing .
Between 1980 and 1994 the Italian sculling star won nine world championship gold medals -- many in the lightweight men 's double sculls .
sculling star 's versatility -- particularly his ability to adapt to other partners was amazing .
Between 1980 and 1994 the Italian sculling star won nine world championship gold medals -- many in the lightweight men 's double sculls .