Gianni Rocca
Personal information | |
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Full name | Giovanni Rocca |
Nationality | Italian |
Born | Milan, Italy | 13 June 1929
Died | 11 August 2013 | (aged 84)
Sport | |
Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 400 metres |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) |
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Gianni Rocca (13 June 1929 – 11 August 2013) was an Italian sprinter (400 m) and the Italian flag bearer at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography[]
Rocca was born in Milan. He participated, with the Italy national relay team, in the 4 x 400 metres at two editions of the Summer Olympics (1948 and 1952).
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Le cerimonie olimpiche" (in Italian). Treccani web site. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
External links[]
- Gianni Rocca at Olympedia
Categories:
- 1929 births
- 2013 deaths
- Athletes from Milan
- Italian male sprinters
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of Italy