Carlo Speroni
Italian long-distance runner
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Carlo Speroni (13 July 1895 – 12 October 1969) was an Italian long-distance runner.[1]
Carlo Speroni in 1919 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 12 July 1899 Busto Arsizio, Italy |
| Died | 12 October 1969 (aged 70) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long distance running Marathon |
| Club | US Busto Arsizio |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Biography
Speroni began competing at the age of 15 and took part in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[2] Nationally he won 12 titles: in the 5000 m (1920, 1921), 10,000 m (1914, 1920, 1921, 1924, 1925), half marathon (1912–1914) and cross country running (1913, 1915).[3] In 1913 he set the Italian record over six miles that stood for 17 years.
In 1936 he became a masseur for the Pro Patria Calcio club, where he worked for 30 years. In 1971 the stadium Stadio Carlo Speroni was named after him.
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Olympic Games | Stockholm, Sweden | DNF | Marathon | NT | |
| 1920 | Olympic Games | Antwerp, Belgium | 7th | 5000 metres | NT | |
| Finals | 10,000 metres | DNF | ||||
| 1924 | Olympic Games | Paris, France | DNF | 10,000 metres | NT |
