Francesco Loy

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrancesco Emanuele Giovanni•Loy (Loi-)
Used nameFrancesco•Loy
Born21 February 1891 in Cagliari, Cagliari (ITA)
Died9 March 1977 in Modena, Modena (ITA)
AffiliationsReale Società Ginnastica Torino, Torino (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Francesco Loy was twice a member of the victorious Italian gymnastics squad that took Olympic gold in 1912 and 1920. At the 1911 World Championships, Loy won the team all-around bronze. He represented Italy for the first time in 1911 and was an active gymnast until 1929. In addition, he was a successful track and field athlete and fencer. Loy later served as a judge and also organized national and international events.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) ITA Francesco Loy
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold
1920 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) ITA Francesco Loy
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes