Pietro Bragaglia
Italian artistic gymnast (1890–1956)
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Pietro Bragaglia (16 November 1890 – 29 January 1956) was an Italian gymnast, best known to be the first Italian flag bearer at the Summer Olympics.[1]
Born16 November 1890
Ferrara, Kingdom of Italy
Died29 January 1956 (aged 65)
Cagliari, Italy
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
GymPalestra Ginnastica Ferrara
| Pietro Bragaglia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1890 Ferrara, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 29 January 1956 (aged 65) Cagliari, Italy |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Gym | Palestra Ginnastica Ferrara |
Biography
Bragaglia was the first Italian flag bearer in the history of the Olympic Games, 18 years old at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, but did not participate in the competitions.[2]
