Antonio Amato

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAntonio•Amato
Used nameAntonio•Amato
Born11 November 1934 in Isole Tremiti, Foggia (ITA)
Died3 February 2021 in Noicattaro, Bari (ITA)
AffiliationsMarina Militare, Roma (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Antonio Amato was an Italian rower who represented Marina Militare. Amato was one of the rowers who competed for Italy in the eight at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The Italian crew finished in last place in their heat but fared better in the repêchage, finishing in second place behind the eventual gold medallists the United States. Italy then finished in last place in their semi-final heat, however, and were eliminated from the competition.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Rowing ITA Antonio Amato
Eights, Men (Olympic) Italy 4 h2 r3/4