Bruno Scolari was a jumping talent, winning the Italian junior title in 1974 at age 13. In 1982, he lead the Italians to team victory at the U21 World Championships. As a senior, Scolari represented Italy at all major international tournaments: the Olympics, the World Championships and the European Championships. In 1985, Scolari and his team mates won the Nations’ Cup at Siena, which remained the last Italian win until Scolari’s death in 2009. After being head-butted by a horse, he died of complications from his treatment.
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