Athos Tanzini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAthos•Tanzini
Used nameAthos•Tanzini
Born30 January 1913 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Died28 September 2008 in Malindi, Kilifi (KEN)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Athos Tanzini had a brief fencing career. A student of Beppe Nadi, the father of Aldo and Nedo, Tanzini was part of the Italian sabre team that won a silver medal at the Berlin Olympics. Soon afterwards, Tanzini focussed his efforts on his job as a clothing salesman.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Fencing ITA Athos Tanzini
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 2 Silver