Gianni Rocca
Italian sprinter
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| Full name | Giovanni Rocca |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | (1929-06-13)13 June 1929 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 11 August 2013(2013-08-11) (aged 84) |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres |
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Gianni Rocca (13 June 1929 – 11 August 2013) was an Italian sprinter (400 m) and the Italian flag bearer at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Rocca was born in Milan. He participated, with the Italy national relay team, in the 4 x 400 metres at two editions of the Summer Olympics (1948 and 1952).
See also
References
- ^ "Le cerimonie olimpiche" (in Italian). Treccani web site. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
External links
- Gianni Rocca at Olympedia
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| Preceded by Giulio Gaudini | Flag bearer for Italy 1948 London | Succeeded by Miranda Cicognani |
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