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Carlo Speroni

Carlo Speroni

Italian long-distance runner


Carlo Speroni (13 July 1895 12 October 1969) was an Italian long-distance runner.[1]

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Biography

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.

Olympic results

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References

  1. "Carlo Speroni". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. "Carlo Speroni Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  3. ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.

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