Gianni Caldana
Italian athlete
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gianni Caldana (19 November 1912 – 6 September 1995) was an Italian athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metres hurdles.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Giacinto Caldana |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 19 November 1913 |
| Died | 6 September 1995 (aged 82) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Sprint Long jump |
| Club | Giglio Rosso Firenze |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
|
Medal record | |
Biography
Caldana competed for an Italy at the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Orazio Mariani, Elio Ragni and Tullio Gonnelli.
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Olympic Games |  Berlin |
2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.1 | |
| 12th | Long jump | 7.26 m | Wind assisted | |||
| Heat | 110 metres hurdles | 15.1 |
National titles
Gianni Caldana has won 5 times the individual national championship.[1]
- 5 wins in the 110 metres hurdles (1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940)
