Franco Giongo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born |
July 7, 1891 Bologna, Italy |
| Died |
28 December 1981 (aged 90) Bologna, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| Club | Atletic Club Torino |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Franco Giongo (7 July 1891 in Bologna – 28 December 1981) was an Italian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography
In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 200 metres event. He also participated in the 400 metres competition and was eliminated in the first round. One of his granddaughters is the Italian reporter and writer Maria Cristina Giongo.
National championships
Franco Giongo has won 11 times the individual national championship.[1]
- 5 wins on 100 metres (1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1923)
- 2 wins on 200 metres (1914, 1923)
- 4 wins on 400 metres (1910, 1911, 1912, 1914)
See also
References
- ↑ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
External links
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