Salvatore Giannone
Italian sprinter (1936–2024)
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Salvatore Giannone (24 July 1936 – 3 August 2024) was an Italian sprinter. Running the 4×100 m relay he won a gold medal at the 1959 Summer Universiade[2] and finished in fourth place at the 1960 Olympics.[1] Giannone died on 3 August 2024, at the age of 88.[3]
Giannone (right) running the 4×100 m relay at the 1960 Olympics | |||||||||
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| Nationality | Italian | ||||||||
| Born | 24 July 1936 | ||||||||
| Died | 3 August 2024 (aged 88) Caserta, Italy | ||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||
| Country |  Italy | ||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||
Event | Sprint | ||||||||
| Club | Partenope[1] | ||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||
| Personal best | 200 m: 21.2 (1960)[1] | ||||||||
Medal record
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