Pierpaolo Cristofori

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePierpaolo•Cristofori
Used namePierpaolo•Cristofori
Born4 January 1956 in Roma, Roma (ITA)
Measurements180 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsG.S. Fiamme Oro, Roma (ITA) / SS Silvano Abbà Roma, Roma (ITA) / SS Alto Lazio Passo Corese, Passo Corese (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Before 1984, Italy had never won an Olympic medal in the modern pentathlon. But with 1982 World Champion Daniel Masala and the East Europeans missing due to the boycott, the Italians were suddenly favoured for the title in Los Angeles. Three-time Olympian Pierpaolo Cristofori was the third member of the Italian team, securing the gold medal with his 11th position individually.

Four years earlier, Cristofori’s job as a police officer nearly prevented Olympic participation. The government had forbidden military personnel to attend the Moscow Games, although the Italians did not boycott the Games. Cristofori took a leave of absence and competed as a civilian. Besides competing in the pentathlon sports, Cristofori was also an avid sailor, and he has competed in Mumm 30 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon ITA Pierpaolo Cristofori
Individual, Men (Olympic) 25
Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 6
1980 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon ITA Pierpaolo Cristofori
Individual, Men (Olympic) 17
1984 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon ITA Pierpaolo Cristofori
Individual, Men (Olympic) 11
Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes