Paolo Pedretti

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaolo Fortunato•Pedretti
Used namePaolo•Pedretti
Born22 January 1906 in Orsenigo, Como (ITA)
Died22 February 1983 in Tavernerio, Como (ITA)
Measurements170 cm
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Paolo Pedretti rode on the track, the road, and cyclo-cross and was successful in all disciplines. His first victories came in 1926 and 1928. He later set amateur world records for the hour in 1931 with more than 42 km and in 1935 with more than 43 km. Although in many sources he was listed as a professional from 1929-34, he took part in the 1932 Olympics. Pedretti ended his active career in 1950, after having won some road races as a veteran in the post-war era.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) ITA Paolo Pedretti
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes