Emanuele Beraudo di Pralormo
Italian equestrian (1887–1960)
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Emanuele Beraudo, Conte di Pralormo (13 July 1887 – 11 October 1960) was an Italian horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Pralormo, Turin, Italy.[1] He also served as a general in the Royal Italian Army during World War II.[2]
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Italy | ||
| Men's Equestrian | ||
 | 1924 Paris | Team eventing |
Born13 July 1887
Died11 October 1960 (aged 73)
Pralormo, Italy
Allegiance
Kingdom of Italy
Kingdom of ItalyBranch
Royal Italian ArmyEmanuele Beraudo di Pralormo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1887 |
| Died | 11 October 1960 (aged 73) Pralormo, Italy |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Rank | Generale di Corpo d'Armata |
| Commands | 47th Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Gold Medal of Military Valor |
Biography
In 1924, Beraudo and his horse Mount Félix won the bronze medal in the team eventing competition[3] after finishing 17th in the individual eventing.[1]
He also participated in the individual jumping event with his horse Sido, but they were eliminated. The other three Italian riders finished fifth in the team jumping event.[1]
