confirmed as Europe's leading, winning a gold in the final against a physically superior Russia. The team and the coach received awards for their role in maintaining high interest in volleyball in their country at the Palazzo del Quirinale from the Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. Montali has a son, Alessandro. External links Biographical information (English) Biographical information (Spanish) 1960 births Living people Sportspeople from the Province of Parma Italian volleyball coaches Olympiacos S.C. coaches