Roberto Lacedelli

Roberto Lacedelli (2 June 1919 – 26 July 1983) was an Italian alpine skier.

Born in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Lacedelli started his professional career in 1937 and competed in the slalom, ski jumping, combined and downskill specialties.

[1] During the World War II he took refuge in Switzerland, where he continued to compete using the false name Smeterlink.

[2] Lacedelli died of cerebral embolism while giving a tennis lesson on 26 July 1983, at the age of 64.

[1][4] His sons Renato and Aldo are both former hockey players who played for the Italian national team.