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About The Artist: Clemente Spampinato

Clemente Spampinato was born in Calabria, Italy in 1912. At a young age while being schooled in the classical arts in Rome, he developed a keen love for both art and athletics. He became a devoted follower of top Italian sporting events. He befriended many of Italy's top-flight athletes including the great Olympic Champions. In the 1930's & '40's he was commissioned to sculpt many Bronze Trophies & Medallions for the Olympics and other...