Gianni Rocca
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Giovanni Rocca |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born |
13 June 1929 Milan, Italy |
| 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 Sports Reference
- Italy - Flag Bearers at the Summer Olympics (from Sports Reference web site)
| Summer Olympics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Giulio Gaudini |
Flag bearer for Italy 1948 London |
Succeeded by Miranda Cicognani |
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