Bruno Pellizzari

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBruno•Pellizzari
Used nameBruno•Pellizzari
Born5 November 1907 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Died22 December 1991 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Measurements170 cm
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Bruno Pellizzari’s first international success came in a 1929 sprint race in Københaven (Copenhagen). The following year he was bronze medalist at the World Championships in the sprint, and in 1931 and 1932 was Italian amateur sprint champion. After the Games, Pellizzari turned professional and again won the Italian championship in the sprint in 1934 and 1935. After World War II, he became a coach for amateur motor-paced racers.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) ITA Bruno Pellizzari
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze