Elio Catola (born 19 November 1935 in Uliveto Terme, Pisa) was an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metre hurdles.

Elio Catola
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1935-11-19) 19 November 1935 (age 88)
Uliveto Terme, Italy
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event400 metres hurdles
ClubCUS Pisa
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 400 m hs: 51.94 (1960)
Medal record
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1959 Turin 4x400 metres relay
Bronze medal – third place 1961 Sofia 400 metres hurdles

Biography

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He won two medals, at senior level, at the International athletics competitions.[1] He has 7 caps in national team from 1959 to 1962.[2]

Olympic results

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes
1960 Olympic Games   Rome SF 400 metres hurdles 52.3 [3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "PODIO INTERNAZIONALE DAL 1908 AL 2008 - UOMINI" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. ^ Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009.
  3. ^ He ran in a better crono (51.8) in heat.
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