Ângelo Gammaro
Brazilian swimmer and water polo player
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Ângelo Chiappeta Gammaro (17 September 1895 – 12 June 1977) was a Brazilian sportsman. He competed at one Olympics for his native country. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he represented Brazil in swimming and water polo at the 1920 Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 September 1895 |
| Died | 12 June 1977 (aged 81) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
He was one of the first Brazilians who participated at the Olympics.[2] At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the first time that Brazil participated in the Games, he swam the 100-meter freestyle, not reaching the finals. He also participated in the Water Polo, finishing fourth with the Brazil team.[3]
