Albert Rizzo — il-Gzira, Malta - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com

This life-size bronze bust of Albert Rizzo on a limestone pedestal stands in a small green area at famous il-Gzira waterfront. The monument was inaugurated on May 14th, 2017 by Conrad Borg Manche, Mayor of il-Gzira.

Albert Rizzo MQR (* September 24, 1947 in il-Gzira; † February 29, 2008) was a Maltese Sportsman, Auctioneer, Philanthropist and Mayor of il-Gzira.
Albert Rizzo attended St Monica Primary School and later the Nautical School where he qualified as a radio officer.
He owed his love for swimming and the urges to pursue the attainment of world class swimming records to his grandfather, the legendary Turu Rizzo who etched his name in Maltese sport history when he swam across the channel between Malta and Sicily. Thanks to the constant encouragement by his promoter, Willie Apap, Albert decided to accept trying to beat his grandfather’s record of spending 68 hours in the water. On 25 September 1980, Albert succeeded to clock up 72 hours immersed in an open sea - a world record that was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. To date, Albert is the only Maltese who has managed to get a mention in the 'Book'. This was a triumphant moment for Albert who was declared the Sportsman of the Year for 1980.
This was not the end of Albert Rizzo success story: Albert broke his own record twice, in 1983 when he clocked up 108 hours and one year later, in 1984, with an amazing 132 hours in the water.
For some time, Albert was President of the Gzira Football Club. In 1993 he contested the elections for the Local Council of Gzira and was elected. He eventually became Gzira's Mayor, a position he retained for several years. Before passing away, he was re-elected to the Council. Albert was well known for his civic contribution to Gzira and for his philanthropic work.
source: M3P