Italy at the 1928 Summer Olympics
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Italy
competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics
in Amsterdam
, Netherlands
. 174 competitors, 156 men and 18 women, took part in 81 events in 15 sports.
Men's Light Heavyweight (– 79.4 kg)
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. 174 competitors, 156 men and 18 women, took part in 81 events in 15 sports.
Gold
- Vittorio TamagniniVittorio TamagniniVittorio Tamagnini was a bantamweight professional boxer from Italy, who won the gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.- Olympic results :*1st round bye...
— BoxingBoxing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Bantamweight - Carlo OrlandiCarlo OrlandiCarlo Orlandi was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal in the lightweight class after winning the final against Stephen Halaiko.Orlandi was a deaf-mute....
— BoxingBoxing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Lightweight - Piero ToscaniPiero ToscaniPiero Toscani was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal in the middleweight class after winning the final against Jan Heřmánek.-References:*...
— BoxingBoxing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Middleweight - Luigi Tasselli, Marco Cattaneo, Cesare Facciani and Mario Lusiani — CyclingCycling at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThe cycling competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam consisted of two road cycling events and four track cycling events, all for men only...
, Men's Team Pursuit - Giulio BaslettaGiulio BaslettaGiulio Basletta was an Italian fencer. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a gold at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Marcello BertinettiMarcello BertinettiMarcello Bertinetti was an Italian fencer. He won two gold medals, a silver and a bronze.-References:...
, Giancarlo Cornaggia-Medici, Carlo Agostoni, Renzo MinoliRenzo MinoliRenzo Minoli was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1928 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Franco RiccardiFranco RiccardiFranco Riccardi was an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin....
— FencingFencing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 259 fencers from 27 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Men's Team Epee - Ugo Pignotti, Giulio GaudiniGiulio GaudiniGiulio Gaudini was an Italian foil and sabre fencer.-Olympic fencing career:He made his Olympic debut as a foil fencer at the 1924 Games...
, Giorgio PessinaGiorgio PessinaGiorgio Pessina was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gioachino Guaragna, Oreste Puliti and Giorgio ChiavacciGiorgio ChiavacciGiorgio Chiavacci was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— FencingFencing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 259 fencers from 27 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Men's Team FoilFoil (fencing)A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:... - Valerio PerentinValerio PerentinValerio Perentin was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal as member of the Italian boat in the coxed fours event....
, Giliante D'esteGiliante D'EsteGiliante D'Este was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics....
, Nicolo VittoriNicolò VittoriNicolò Vittori was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal as member of the Italian boat in the coxed fours event....
, Giovanni DeliseGiovanni DeliseGiovanni Delise was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal as member of the Italian boat in the coxed fours event.-External links:*...
and Renato PetronioRenato PetronioRenato Petronio was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal as coxswain of the Italian boat in the coxed fours event....
— RowingRowing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsRowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. The competitions were held from August 2, 1928 to August 10, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 245 rowers from 19 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Coxed four
Silver
- * Bino BiniBino BiniBino Bini was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver and bronze at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Oreste Puliti, Giulio SarrocchiGiulio SarrocchiGiulio Sarrocchi was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1928 Games in the team sabre competitions.-References:...
, Renato AnselmiRenato AnselmiRenato Anselmi was an Italian fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at three Olympic Games in the team sabre competitions.-References:...
, Emilio SalafiaEmilio SalafiaEmilio Salafia was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gustavo MarziGustavo MarziGustavo Marzi was an Italian fencer and olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
— FencingFencing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 259 fencers from 27 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Men's Team SabreSabreThe sabre or saber is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as well as the thumb and forefinger... - Romeo NeriRomeo NeriRomeo Neri was an Italian gymnast from Rimini, and three times Olympic Champion. He won three gold medals at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, becoming, along with Helene Madison of United States, the most successful athlete there. He previously obtained a silver medal in the 1928 Summer...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, eight events in gymnastics were contested. For the first time at the Olympic Games, women competed in gymnastics. The rope climbing and sidehorse vault events were dropped from the program.-Medal summary:...
, Men's Horizontal BarHorizontal barThe high bar, also known as the horizontal bar, is an apparatus used by male gymnasts in Artistic Gymnastics. It traditionally consists of a cylindrical metal bar that is rigidly held above and parallel to the floor by a system of cables and stiff vertical supports. Gymnasts typically wear leather... - Women's Team — GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, eight events in gymnastics were contested. For the first time at the Olympic Games, women competed in gymnastics. The rope climbing and sidehorse vault events were dropped from the program.-Medal summary:...
- Pierino GabettiPierino GabettiPierino Gabetti was an Italian weightlifter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sestri Ponente....
— WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThe weightlifting competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam consisted of five weight classes, all for men only. The competitions were held on Saturday, July 28, 1928 and on Sunday, July 29, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Featherweight - Carlo GalimbertiCarlo GalimbertiCarlo Galimberti was an Italian weightlifter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics....
— WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThe weightlifting competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam consisted of five weight classes, all for men only. The competitions were held on Saturday, July 28, 1928 and on Sunday, July 29, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Middleweight
Bronze
- Carlo CavagnoliCarlo CavagnoliCarlo Cavagnoli was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal in the flyweight class after winning the third place fight against Baddie Lebanon.-References:*...
— BoxingBoxing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Flyweight - Giulio GaudiniGiulio GaudiniGiulio Gaudini was an Italian foil and sabre fencer.-Olympic fencing career:He made his Olympic debut as a foil fencer at the 1924 Games...
— FencingFencing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 259 fencers from 27 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Men's Individual FoilFoil (fencing)A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:... - Bino BiniBino BiniBino Bini was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver and bronze at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— FencingFencing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 259 fencers from 27 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Men's Individual SabreSabreThe sabre or saber is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as well as the thumb and forefinger... - Elvio BancheroElvio BancheroElvio Banchero was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He played for 7 seasons in the Serie A for Genova 1893, A.S. Roma, A.S. Bari and U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament...
, Virgilio Felice LevrattoVirgilio LevrattoVirgilio Felice Levratto was an Italian football striker and later a coach.Levratto was born at Carcare. He played for F.C. Vado and played also for Hellas Verona F.C., Genoa C.F.C. , Inter Milan in 1932, S.S...
, Pietro PastorePietro PastorePietro Mario Pastore, also known as Piero Pastore was an Italian professional football player and later, actor.He was the youngest ever player to play for Juventus F.C...
, Gino RossettiGino RossettiGino Rossetti was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.Rossetti was born in La Spezia. He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.-External links:*...
, Attilio FerrarisAttilio FerrarisAttilio Ferraris was an Italian football midfielder.He played 10 seasons in the Serie A for A.S. Roma, S.S. Lazio and A.S. Bari...
, Enrico RivoltaEnrico RivoltaEnrico Rivolta was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament....
, Felice Gasperi, Alfredo PittoAlfredo PittoAlfredo Pitto was an Italian footballer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.-External links:*...
, Pietro GenovesiPietro GenovesiPietro Genovesi was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.-External links:*...
, Antonio JanniAntonio JanniAntonio Janni was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.-External links:*...
, Fulvio BernardiniFulvio BernardiniFulvio Bernardini was an Italian footballer and coach.During his playing career, he played for Lazio, Inter, Roma and M.A.T.E.R....
, Silvio PietroboniSilvio PietroboniSilvio Pietroboni was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament....
, Andrea Viviano, Delfo BelliniDelfo BelliniDelfo Bellini was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.-External links:*...
, Umberto CaligarisUmberto CaligarisUmberto Caligaris was an Italian international footballer who played, normally at left back, for A.S. Casale and Juventus. His 59 caps for the Italian national team stood as a record for many years....
, Virginio RosettaVirginio RosettaVirginio "Viri" Rosetta was an Italian football player. He was also a precision passer.Rosetta was born in Vercelli, Piedmont, where he debuted for Pro Vercelli in the Italian First Division in the 1919-20 season, as a striker...
, Giampiero CombiGiampiero CombiGianpiero Combi was one of Italian football's greatest goalkeepers of all-time. He spent his entire career at Juventus FC and won the 1934 World Cup with the Italian national team...
, Giovanni Depra, Adolfo Baloncieri, Mario MagnozziMario MagnozziMario Magnozzi was an Italian football player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.Magnozzi was born in Livorno, for whose team he played until 1930. In 1920 Livorno won the Torneo del Sud, after which it was defeated by FC Internazionale in the final for the Italian overall title...
, Angelo Schiavo and Valentino DeganiValentino DeganiValentino Degani was an Italian football player in goalkeeper role.Degani was born in Badia Polesine, province of Rovigo. He played 176 matches in Serie A Inter Milan from 1924 to 1937, won one title in 1929-30 season. For Italy national football team he won bronze medal at 1928 Summer Olympics....
— FootballFootball at the 1928 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1928 Summer Olympics tournament, won by Uruguay against Argentina, would be the precursor to the first FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay.-Medalists:-Background:...
, Men's Team Competition - Cesare RossiCesare RossiCesare Rossi was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was part of the Italian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.-External links:*...
, Pietro FreschiPietro FreschiPietro Freschi was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was part of the Italian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.-External links:*...
, Umberto BonadeUmberto BonadèUmberto Bonadè was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was part of the Italian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.-External links:*...
and Paolo GennariPaolo GennariPaolo Gennari was an Italian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was part of the Italian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.-External links:*...
— RowingRowing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsRowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. The competitions were held from August 2, 1928 to August 10, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 245 rowers from 19 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
, Coxless four - Giovanni GozziGiovanni GozziGiovanni Gozzi was an Italian wrestler and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics, thirteen wrestling events were contested, for all men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Greco-Roman Bantamweight - Gerolamo QuagliaGerolamo QuagliaGerolamo Quaglia was an Italian wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. He was born in São Paulo and died in Genoa.-Olympics:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1928 Summer OlympicsAt the 1928 Summer Olympics, thirteen wrestling events were contested, for all men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Greco-Roman Featherweight
Boxing
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)- Carlo Covagnioli → Bronze Medal
- First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Defeated Robert Sartos (BEL), points
- Quarterfinals — Defeated Alfredo Gaona (MEX), points
- Semifinals — Lost to Antal KocsisAntal KocsisAntal Kocsis was a Hungarian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the gold medal in the flyweight class after winning the final against Armand Apell....
(HUN), points - Third Place Match — Defeated Baddie LebanonBaddie LebanonHenry "Baddie" Lebanon is a South African boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Johannesburg. Sometimes his nickname is also spelt "Buddy"....
(RSA), points
Men's Light Heavyweight (– 79.4 kg)
- Domenico Ceccerelli
- First Round — Lost to Donald McCorkindale (RSA), points
Fencing
18 fencers, all men, represented Italy in 1928.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1928 to August 1, 1928. 54 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Giulio GaudiniGiulio GaudiniGiulio Gaudini was an Italian foil and sabre fencer.-Olympic fencing career:He made his Olympic debut as a foil fencer at the 1924 Games...
- Oreste Puliti
- Ugo Pignotti
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 29, 1928 to July 30, 1928...
- Ugo Pignotti, Giulio GaudiniGiulio GaudiniGiulio Gaudini was an Italian foil and sabre fencer.-Olympic fencing career:He made his Olympic debut as a foil fencer at the 1924 Games...
, Giorgio PessinaGiorgio PessinaGiorgio Pessina was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gioacchino Guaragna, Oreste Puliti, Giorgio ChiavacciGiorgio ChiavacciGiorgio Chiavacci was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3, 1928 to August 5, 1928...
- Giulio BaslettaGiulio BaslettaGiulio Basletta was an Italian fencer. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a gold at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Marcello BertinettiMarcello BertinettiMarcello Bertinetti was an Italian fencer. He won two gold medals, a silver and a bronze.-References:...
, Giancarlo Cornaggia-Medici, Carlo Agostoni, Renzo MinoliRenzo MinoliRenzo Minoli was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1928 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Franco RiccardiFranco RiccardiFranco Riccardi was an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin....
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10, 1928 to August 11, 1928. 44 fencers from 17 nations competed.-Results:...
- Bino BiniBino BiniBino Bini was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver and bronze at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gustavo MarziGustavo MarziGustavo Marzi was an Italian fencer and olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
- Arturo De VecchiArturo De VecchiArturo De Vecchi was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 8, 1928 to August 9, 1928...
- Bino BiniBino BiniBino Bini was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver and bronze at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Oreste Puliti, Giulio SarrocchiGiulio SarrocchiGiulio Sarrocchi was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1928 Games in the team sabre competitions.-References:...
, Renato AnselmiRenato AnselmiRenato Anselmi was an Italian fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at three Olympic Games in the team sabre competitions.-References:...
, Emilio SalafiaEmilio SalafiaEmilio Salafia was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gustavo MarziGustavo MarziGustavo Marzi was an Italian fencer and olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....