Giancarlo Brusati
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carlo "Giancarlo"•Brusati |
| Used name | Giancarlo•Brusati |
| Born | 6 March 1910 in Milano, Milano (ITA) |
| Died | 30 June 2001 in Barlassina, Monza e Brianza (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Società del Giardino, Milano (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Giancarlo Brusati was both a noted fencer and sports administrator. In competition, he won two European épée titles (1931 and 1933), as well as the Italian Championships in 1931. At the Berlin Olympics, he was a member of the victorious Italian épée team. In 1961, Brusati was named vice-president of the Italian Fencing Federation, a position he held until 1981. He was then chosen as president of the Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE, 1981-1984). In 1987 Brusati was awarded the Chevalier Feyerick Trophy by the FIE. In honor of his sporting achievements, he was also awarded a Gold Medal by the Italian Olympic Committee.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Fencing | ITA |
Giancarlo Brusati | |||
| Épée, Team, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 1 | Gold |
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Fédération internationale d’escrime | 1981—1984 | ITA |
Giancarlo Brusati |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Fencing Championships (1–1–0 1933 Budapest gold: épée team; 1934 Warszawa silver: épée team)
- Listed in Olympians and IOC Members Serving as President of an International Federation (IF) (FIE president 1981-1984)
- Listed in Olympians Who Received the Italian Olympic Association (CONI) Gold Medal ()
- Listed in Olympic Order Recipients (1984 (Silver))