Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.

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by Jason Horowitz
February 18, 2026
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/18/2026