Gaspare Torretta
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born |
1883 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 5 July 1910 (aged 27) |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) |
Sprint Long jump |
| Club | Mediolanum Milano |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Gaspare Torretta (1883 – July 5, 1910) was an Italian athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography
In 1906, Torretta finished 17th in the long jump event. He also participated in the 100 metres competition but was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Two years later in the 100 metres event, Torretta took second place in his first round heat with a time of 12.0 seconds. He did not advance to the semifinals. Torretta died in Milan.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Olympic Games |  London |
heat | 100 metres | - | [1] |
See also
Notes
- Cook, Theodore Andrea (1908). The Fourth Olympiad, Being the Official Report. London: British Olympic Association.
- De Wael, Herman (2001). "Athletics 1908". Herman's Full Olympians. Retrieved 20 July 2006.
- Wudarski, Pawel (1999). "Wyniki Igrzysk Olimpijskich" (in Polish). Retrieved 20 July 2006.
References
- ↑ "Athletics at the 1908 London Summer Games: Men's 100 metres". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
External links
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