Giuseppe Beghetto

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGiuseppe Angiolino•Beghetto
Used nameGiuseppe•Beghetto
Born8 October 1939 in Tombolo, Padova (ITA)
Measurements173 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsCiclisti Padovani, Padova (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

At the 1960 Olympics, Giuseppe Beghetto won the tandem gold with Sergio Bianchetto. In their four races, they never lost a heat, easily beating the East Germans in the final. As an amateur, Beghetto set the world record in the 200 m (11.40), in the kilometer race (1:08.40), and won one Italian title (1961) and two World Championship silvers in the sprint (1961-62), both times losing to Bianchetto. At the advice of his tandem partner, Beghetto switched to the professionals, with great success. Succeeding his compatriot Antonio Maspes, he won three world titles in the sprint (1965, 1966 and 1968), placing second in 1967. He also added three Italian titles (1967-1969). On the road, Beghetto was less successful, his best performances being two stage wins in the Giro di Sardegna (1969) and one in Tirreno-Adriatico (1971). Beghetto’s son, Massimo, later became a football player, winning the Italian cup with Vicenza in 1997. In honor of his sporting achievements, Beghetto was awarded a Gold Medal by the Italian Olympic Committee.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) ITA Giuseppe Beghetto
Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Sergio Bianchetto 1 Gold

Special Notes