Livio Berruti
Italian sprinter Olympic gold medalist
Born
May 19th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1939, Berruti achieved prominence in athletics as a sprinter specializing in the 100 meters. He competed in the 1960 Rome Olympics, where he won the gold medal in the 100 meters, becoming the first Italian to secure this title since 1932. Berruti also participated in the 200 meters event and had successful stints in various international championships. His career included multiple titles in national competitions, establishing him as one of Italy's leading sprinters during the 1960s.
Gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics
Member of the Italian national athletics team
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