Elvira Guerra
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 Images from the hacks and hunter combined event at the 1900 Olympics. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 2 December 1855 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Died | 26 October 1937 (aged 81) Marseille, France |
| Occupation | Circus performer |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Sport | Equestrianism |
| Event(s) | Hack and Hunter |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1900 |
Elvira Guerra (Italian pronunciation: [elˈviːra ˈɡwɛrra]; 2 December 1855 – 26 October 1937) was an Italian equestrienne and circus performer, notable for competing at the 1900 Summer Olympics, the first Games at which women were allowed to compete.[1][2] She was the first woman to represent Italy at the Olympics.[3][4]
