Giorgio Chiavacci

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGiorgio•Chiavacci
Used nameGiorgio•Chiavacci
Born3 July 1899 in Cecina, Livorno (ITA)
Died4 March 1969 in Cecina, Livorno (ITA)
AffiliationsC. S. Fides, Livorno (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Giorgio Chiavacci was in good form at the Amsterdam Olympics, winning 22 of his 24 bouts in the team foil competition. It helped Italy win the gold medal, but during one of his two losses, he injured his knee and was unable to compete individually. His opponent in that bout, Lucien Gaudin went on to win individual title. Chiavacci, winner of European titles in 1926 (individual) and 1931 (team) was again unlucky four years later. Set to compete in Los Angeles, an eye infection prevented him from fencing.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Fencing ITA Giorgio Chiavacci
Foil, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS
Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 4
1928 Summer Olympics Fencing ITA Giorgio Chiavacci
Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes

Errata

Date of birth also seen as 2 July 1899 and date of death also seen as 2 March 1969.