Antonio Domenicali

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAntonio•Domenicali
Used nameAntonio•Domenicali
Nick/petnamesTonino
Born17 February 1936 in Berra, Riva del Po, Ferrara (ITA)
Died4 July 2002 in Segrate, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Tonino Domenicali started his career as a youth in 1952 and won the Italian title that year. In 1956 at the Vigorelli velodrome in Milano he won the Emilio Gardiol trophy in sprint. Domenicali later won races in the 100 km team time trial and 4,000 team pursuit. In team pursuit, he won a gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics ahead of France and Great Britain. Domenicali turned professional before the Roma Olympics and in 1960 set a one-hour track world record in the motor-paced race.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) ITA Antonio Domenicali
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes