Luigia Bonfanti (29 September 1907 – 10 December 1973) was an Italian sprinter and long jumper. She was born in Milan.

Luigia Bonfanti
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born(1907-09-29)29 September 1907
Milan, Italy
Died10 December 1973(1973-12-10) (aged 66)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Long jump
ClubForza e Coraggio Milano
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m: 13.2 (1926)
  • Long jump: 4.90 m (1923)

Biography edit

Bonfanti participated at one edition of the Summer Olympics (1928) and earned two caps with the national team from 1927 to 1928.[1]

Achievements edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Note
1928 Olympic Games   Amsterdam Heat 100 metres -
6th 4 × 100 m relay 53.6

National titles edit

Bonfanti won the individual national championship four times.[2]

  • 1 win in 75 metres (1926)
  • 1 win in 80 metres (1925)
  • 1 win in 100 metres (1927)
  • 1 win in Long jump (1926)

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009.
  2. ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANE SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1923 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.

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