Carlo Grippo
Italian middle-distance runner
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Carlo Grippo (born 8 January 1955, in Rome) is a former Italian middle distance runner. Also notable as an International executive for Global Sport and Fashion Brands.
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | January 8, 1955 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 800 metres |
| Club | C.S. Carabinieri |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Biography
Carlo Grippo participated at two editions of the Summer Olympics (1976 and 1980), he has 25 caps in national team from 1974 to 1981.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Olympic Games |  Montreal |
8th | 800 metres | 1:48.39 | [2] |
| 1980 | Olympic Games |  Moscow |
SF | 800 metres | 1:48.68 |
National titles
Carlo Grippo has won 10 times the individual national championship.[3][4]
- 6 wins in the 800 metres (1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981)
- 1 win in the 1500 metres (1980)
- 2 wins in the 800 metres indoor (1977, 1979)
- 1 win in the 1500 metres indoor (1974)
