Orazio Mariani
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NationalityItalian
Born21 January 1915
Milan, Italy
Died16 October 1981 (aged 66)
Milan, Italy
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 21 January 1915 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 16 October 1981 (aged 66) Milan, Italy |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
| Club | G.S. Baracca |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Medal record | |
Orazio Mariani (21 January 1915 – 16 October 1981) was an Italian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metre sprint and competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
Mariani competed for Italy in the 1936 Olympic Games, held in Berlin, Germany, in the 4 x 100 metre relay, where he won the silver medal with his team mates Gianni Caldana, Elio Ragni and Tullio Gonnelli.[1]
Mariani finished second behind Tinus Osendarp in the 100 yards event at the British 1938 AAA Championships.[2][3][4] Soon after, in September at the 1938 European Athletics Championships, Mariani won the silver medal in the 200 metres.
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Olympic Games |  Berlin |
2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.1 |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Italy | |||||
| 1934 | European Championships | Turin, Italy | 4th (sf 1) | 100 m | 10.9 |
