Gianni Rocca

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]

Gianni Rocca
Personal information
Full nameGiovanni Rocca
NationalityItalian
Born(1929-06-13)13 June 1929
Milan, Italy
Died11 August 2013(2013-08-11) (aged 84)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 400 m: 48.4 (1952)

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

  1. "Le cerimonie olimpiche" (in Italian). Treccani web site. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
Summer Olympics
Preceded by
Giulio Gaudini
Flag bearer for Italy
1948 London
Succeeded by
Miranda Cicognani


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