Italy at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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Italy
competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
in Mexico City
, Mexico
. 167 competitors, 152 men and 15 women, took part in 103 events in 17 sports.
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
Women's Competition
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 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
in Mexico City
Mexico City
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, Mexico
Mexico
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. 167 competitors, 152 men and 15 women, took part in 103 events in 17 sports.
Gold
- Pierfranco VianelliPierfranco VianelliPierfranco Vianelli is an Italian cyclist and Olympic Champion. He won gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, on the Individual Road Race. He also obtained a bronze medal in the Team Time Trial.-References:...
— Cycling, Men's Individual Road Race - Klaus DibiasiKlaus DibiasiKlaus Dibiasi is a former diver from Italy, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1964...
— Diving, Men's Platform - Primo BaranPrimo BaranPrimo Baran is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs, with Bruno Cipolla and Renzo Sambo, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
, Bruno CipollaBruno CipollaBruno Cipolla is an Italian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs as cox, with Primo Baran and Renzo Sambo, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
, and Renzo SamboRenzo SamboRenzo Sambo was an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs, with Bruno Cipolla and Primo Baran, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
— Rowing, Men's Coxed Pairs
Silver
- Giordano TurriniGiordano TurriniGiordano Turrini is a racing cyclist from Italy.He competed for Italy in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the individual sprint event where he finished in second place.-References:*...
— Cycling, Men's 1000m Sprint (Scratch) - Klaus DibiasiKlaus DibiasiKlaus Dibiasi is a former diver from Italy, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1964...
— Diving, Men's Springboard - Wladimiro CalareseWladimiro CalareseWladimiro Calarese was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won two bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pier-Luigi Chicca, Michele MaffeiMichele MaffeiMichele Maffei is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and three silver medals in the team sabre events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
, Rolando RigoliRolando RigoliRolando Rigoli is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1968 Summer Olympics and a gold in the same event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Cesare SalvadoriCesare SalvadoriCesare Salvadori is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Sabre Team - Romano GaragnaniRomano GaragnaniRomano Garagnani is an Italian sports shooter and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal in Skeet Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
— Shooting, Men's Skeet Shooting
Bronze
- Eddy OttozEddy OttozEddy Ottoz was an Italian athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed for Italy in the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico where he won the bronze medal in the 110 metre hurdles event.- Achievements...
— Athletics, Men's 110m Hurdles - Giuseppe GentileGiuseppe GentileGiuseppe Gentile is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He would later appear opposite Maria Callas in the film version of Medea-Achievements:-External links:*...
— Athletics, Men's Triple Jump - Giorgio BambiniGiorgio BambiniGiorgio Bambini is a former heavyweight boxer.- Olympic results :*Defeated Dieter Renz 5-0*Defeated Kiril Pandov 5-0*Lost to George Foreman KO 2-References:*...
— Boxing, Men's Heavyweight - Lorenzo Bosisio, Cipriano Chemello, Giorgio Morbiato, and Luigi Roncaglia — Cycling, Men's 4000m Team Pursuit
- Giovanni Bramucci, Vittorio Marcelli, Mauro SimonettiMauro SimonettiMauro Simonetti was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. In the 1968 Summer Olympics, Simonetti won the bronze medeal in the team road race.- Palmarès :196819701971- External links :*...
, and Pierfranco VianelliPierfranco VianelliPierfranco Vianelli is an Italian cyclist and Olympic Champion. He won gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, on the Individual Road Race. He also obtained a bronze medal in the Team Time Trial.-References:...
— Cycling, Men's Team Road Race - Gianluigi SaccaroGianluigi SaccaroGianluigi Saccaro is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a silver at the 1964 Games and a bronze at the 1968 Games.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée - Abramo AlbiniAbramo AlbiniAbramo Albini is an Italian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Garzeno....
, Tullio BaragliaTullio BaragliaTullio Baraglia is an Italian rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gera Lario....
, Renato BosattaRenato BosattaRenato Bosatta is an Italian rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pianello del Lario....
, and Pier Angelo Conti — Rowing, Men's Coxless Fours - Fabio AlbarelliFabio Albarelli-Biography:He won a bronze medal in the Finn class at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
— Sailing, Men's Finn - Franco CavalloFranco CavalloFranco Cavallo is an Italian competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Star class at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City in team with Camillo Gargano.-References:...
and Camillo GarganoCamillo GarganoCamillo Gargano is an Italian sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Star class at the 1968 Summer Olympics together with Franco Cavallo.-References:* at sports-reference.com...
— Sailing, Men's Star
Basketball
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group A)
- Defeated Philippines (91-66)
- Defeated Panama (94-87)
- Defeated Puerto Rico (68-65)
- Defeated Senegal (81-55)
- Lost to Yugoslavia (69-80)
- Lost to United States (61-100)
- Defeated Spain (98-86)
- Classification Matches
- 5th/8th place: Lost to Poland (52-66)
- 7th/8th place: Lost to Spain (72-88)
- Team Roster
- Carlo RecalcatiCarlo RecalcatiCarlo Recalcati is an Italian basketball coach and a former player.He has been the coach of the Italy national basketball team from 2001 to 2009 and has led them to the silver medal in the 2004 Olympics and bronze medal in the Eurobasket 2003.As a player on the club level, he played for...
- Giusto Pellanera
- Gianfranco Lombardi
- Enrico Bovone
- Massimo Masini
- Paolo Vittori
- Gabriele Vianello
- Guido Gatti
- Ottorino Flaborea
- Sauro Bufalini
- Massimo Cosmelli
- Gianluigi Jessi
Fencing
19 fencers, 14 men and 5 women, represented Italy in 1968.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifthteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 15 to 16 1968. 64 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Arcangelo PinelliArcangelo PinelliArcangelo Pinelli is an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Pasquale La RagionePasquale La RagionePasquale La Ragione is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nicola GranieriNicola GranieriNicola Granieri was an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics in both épée and foil individual and team competitions. He was the épée champion at the 1971 Fencing World Cup and won seventeen national titles over the course of his career...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 18 to 19, 1968...
- Pasquale La RagionePasquale La RagionePasquale La Ragione is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alfredo Del FranciaAlfredo Del FranciaAlfredo Del Francia is an Italian fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Nicola GranieriNicola GranieriNicola Granieri was an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics in both épée and foil individual and team competitions. He was the épée champion at the 1971 Fencing World Cup and won seventeen national titles over the course of his career...
, Arcangelo PinelliArcangelo PinelliArcangelo Pinelli is an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Michele MaffeiMichele MaffeiMichele Maffei is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and three silver medals in the team sabre events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifthteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 21 to 22 1968. 72 fencers from 28 nations competed.-Results:...
- Gianluigi SaccaroGianluigi SaccaroGianluigi Saccaro is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a silver at the 1964 Games and a bronze at the 1968 Games.-References:...
- Gianfranco PaolucciGianfranco PaolucciGianfranco Paolucci is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Claudio FrancesconiClaudio FrancesconiClaudio Francesconi is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 24 to 25 1968...
- Gianfranco PaolucciGianfranco PaolucciGianfranco Paolucci is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Claudio FrancesconiClaudio FrancesconiClaudio Francesconi is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Giovanni Battista BredaGiovanni Battista BredaGiovanni Battista Breda was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gianluigi SaccaroGianluigi SaccaroGianluigi Saccaro is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a silver at the 1964 Games and a bronze at the 1968 Games.-References:...
, Antonio AlbaneseAntonio Albanese (fencer)Antonio Albanese is an Italian fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 16 to 17, 1968. 40 fencers from 16 nations competed.-Results:...
- Rolando RigoliRolando RigoliRolando Rigoli is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1968 Summer Olympics and a gold in the same event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Wladimiro CalareseWladimiro CalareseWladimiro Calarese was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won two bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Cesare SalvadoriCesare SalvadoriCesare Salvadori is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 20 to 21, 1968...
- Wladimiro CalareseWladimiro CalareseWladimiro Calarese was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won two bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Rolando RigoliRolando RigoliRolando Rigoli is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1968 Summer Olympics and a gold in the same event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pierluigi ChiccaPierluigi ChiccaPierluigi Chicca is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre at the 1960 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Michele MaffeiMichele MaffeiMichele Maffei is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and three silver medals in the team sabre events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
, Cesare SalvadoriCesare SalvadoriCesare Salvadori is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 19 to 20, 1968. 38 fencers from 16 nations competed.-Results:...
- Giovanna MasciottaGiovanna MasciottaGiovanna Masciotta is an Italian fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Antonella Ragno-LonziAntonella Ragno-LonziAntonella Ragno-Lonzi is an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.She received a gold medal in foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and a bronze at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics....
- Bruna Colombetti-PeronciniBruna Colombetti-PeronciniBruna Colombetti-Peroncini was an Italian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 23 to 24, 1968...
- Antonella Ragno-LonziAntonella Ragno-LonziAntonella Ragno-Lonzi is an Italian fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.She received a gold medal in foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and a bronze at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics....
, Giulia LorenzoniGiulia LorenzoniGiulia Lorenzoni is an Italian fencer. She competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Giovanna MasciottaGiovanna MasciottaGiovanna Masciotta is an Italian fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Bruna Colombetti-PeronciniBruna Colombetti-PeronciniBruna Colombetti-Peroncini was an Italian fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Silvana SconciafurnoSilvana SconciafurnoSilvana Sconciafurno is an Italian fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Swimming
Men's Competition- Pietro Boscaini, Michele D'Oppido, Franco Del Campo, Franco Chino, Antonio Attanasio, Angelo Tozzi, Giampiero Fossati, and Massimo Sacchi.
Women's Competition
- Mietta Strumolo and Novella CalligarisNovella CalligarisNovella Calligaris is an Italian retired swimmer, and the first Italian swimmer to win an Olympic medal in swimming....
Water polo
Men's Team Competition- Team Roster
- Alberto AlberaniAlberto AlberaniAlberto Alberani Samaritani is a retired water polo player from Italy, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968....
- Eraldo PizzoEraldo PizzoEraldo Pizzo is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Rivarolo Ligure, Genoa....
- Mario Cevasco
- Gianni LonziGianni LonziGianni Lonzi is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Florence....
- Enzo Barlocco
- Franco LavoratoriFranco LavoratoriFranco Lavoratori was an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics....
- Gianni de MagistrisGianni De MagistrisGianni De Magistris is a retired Italian water polo player.He was part of the Italian squad that won silver at the 1976 Montreal Olympics....
- Alessadnro Ghibellini
- Giancarlo GuerriniGiancarlo GuerriniGiancarlo Guerrini is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Rome....
- Paolo Ferrando
- Eugenio Merello