Roland Bombardella
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Roland Bombardella is a Luxembourg
ian 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' .
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ian soldier
Soldier
A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...
and retired sprinter
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
. As an athlete, Bombardella held the national record for the 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
, and competed in the Olympics
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
. 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' .