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Italian long-distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carlo Speroni (13 July 1895 – 12 October 1969) was an Italian long-distance runner.[1]
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Busto Arsizio, Italy | 12 July 1899
Died | 12 October 1969 70) | (aged
Sport | |
Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long distance running Marathon |
Club | US Busto Arsizio |
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Speroni began competing at the age of 15 and took part in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[2] Nationally he won 12 titles: in the 5000 m (1920, 1921), 10,000 m (1914, 1920, 1921, 1924, 1925), half marathon (1912–1914) and cross country running (1913, 1915).[3] In 1913 he set the Italian record over six miles that stood for 17 years.
In 1936 he became a masseur for the Pro Patria Calcio club, where he worked for 30 years. In 1971 the stadium Stadio Carlo Speroni was named after him.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
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1912 | Olympic Games | Stockholm, Sweden | DNF | Marathon | NT | |
1920 | Olympic Games | Antwerp, Belgium | 7th | 5000 metres | NT | |
Finals | 10,000 metres | DNF | ||||
1924 | Olympic Games | Paris, France | DNF | 10,000 metres | NT |
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