Gianni Ghidini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGiannino "Gianni"•Ghidini
Used nameGianni•Ghidini
Born21 May 1930 in Golese, Parma, Parma (ITA)
Died21 June 1995 in Parma, Parma (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Gianni Ghidini was an Italian cyclist who was added to the Italian national amateur team for the 1951 World Championships, and won the road title by a wheel-length over his teammate Rino Benedetti. Ghidini competed at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, finishing seventh in the road race and winning a silver in the team road race. He turned pro in 1953 and had a short career in the professional peleton. Ghidini rode for Atala-Lygie and Girardengo, but without significant results and he left professional cycling after the 1955 season.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) ITA Gianni Ghidini
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 7
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 2 Silver