Marco Cimatti
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Marco Augusto Guglielmo•Cimatti |
| Used name | Marco•Cimatti |
| Born | 13 February 1912 in Bologna, Bologna (ITA) |
| Died | 21 May 1982 in Bologna, Bologna (ITA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm |
| Affiliations | Velo Sport Reno Bologna., Bologna (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
As a part of the Italian pursuit quartet, Marco Cimatti won an Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles. He remained an amateur through 1933, finishing second in both the Italian sprint and cyclo-cross championships. He turned pro in 1934, and was quite successful in the Giro d’Italia. In the 1937 edition, he won 3 stages. He also won the first stage in 1938, allowing him to ride in the pink jersey, albeit just for one day. Cimatti also ran a small bike factory that sponsored a pro team in the years immediately after the War.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | ITA |
Marco Cimatti | |||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 1 | Gold |