Macerata, Italy:
Attempts to resuscitate failed following his collapse on the court Saturday during a second-tier league game between his Volley Forli team and Lube Macerata. Bovolenta had reportedly complained teammates of feeling faint during the match.
Federation President Carlo Magri said on Sunday that Bovolenta was an "exceptional guy" and his death is a "very great loss."
Bovolenta was instrumental in helping Italy win the silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics. He also played on the team that won the 1995 European championship and finished runner-up in 2001.
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