Ski. Alessandro Casse, pioneer of the flying kilometer, died

Alessandro Casse, one of the greatest champions of the Kilometer launched, died. He was 75 years old. In 1971 he set the world record (184.143 km / h), then improved in 1973 and in the 1970s he had been the protagonist of several world championships.

He was born in Oulx, in the province of Turin, then he moved to Vercelli after his marriage and in the Piedmontese city he opened a sports shop. Father of the blue of speed Mattia, he was also the historic coach of the champion of the Blue Avalanche Piero Gros.