Overview
- Alberto Zordan, 48, was found dead at home in Sovizzo overnight between Nov. 1 and 2, weeks after teammate Anna Zilio, 39, was found dead at her Verona residence on Oct. 13.
- Both athletes belonged to Team Km Sport, had recently raced a 10 km in Arzignano together, and were coached by Dario Meneghini.
- Prosecutors in Vicenza and Verona ordered forensic autopsies, seized medical certificates, and collected the heart, liver, and kidneys for extended testing.
- Authorities are running toxicology to exclude shared factors including possible doping, with Verona’s prosecutor saying no evidence has emerged as results are still pending.
- Zordan’s funeral is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Sovizzo, as families and teammates call for clarity on the causes of both deaths.