Record breaker’s belongings up for auction

Items found in the house of former Gżira mayor and water treading world record holder, Albert Rizzo, will be auctioned later this month. Mr Rizzo passed away at the age of 60 in 2008, the same week he planned to contest the election as a Nationalist...

Items found in the house of former Gżira mayor and water treading world record holder, Albert Rizzo, will be auctioned later this month.

Mr Rizzo passed away at the age of 60 in 2008, the same week he planned to contest the election as a Nationalist Party candidate. His daughter, Liz Rizzo, said her father died soon after the promotional election flyers had been printed.

He was an auctioneer by profession and was known for his water treading world record of 72 hours and three minutes. In 1980, he won the Sportsman of the Year award.

Among Mr Rizzo’s various career collectables there are paintings, silver, fine porcelain, chandeliers and his personal gold Rolex watch, will feature in the auction.

The auction, by Obelisk Auctions, will be held at Casa Rizzo in Gżira on September 24.

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