Giovanni Invernizzi
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giovanni•Invernizzi |
| Used name | Giovanni•Invernizzi |
| Born | 17 June 1926 in Mandello del Lario, Lecco (ITA) |
| Died | 16 October 1986 in Abbadia Lariana, Lecco (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Canottieri Moto Guzzi, Mandello del Lario (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Italian rower Giovanni Invernizzi was part of a coxless four that was composed of four men from the same factory in the town of Mandello del Lario, on the shores of Lake Como. The quartet had won the 1947 European Championships in Lucerne, making them a favorite for the 1948 London Olympics. They won gold comfortably at Henley and went on to retain their European title in 1949 (Amsterdam) and 1950 (Milano).
Returning for a second Olympic title in Helsinki, the crew was eliminated in the semi-finals, beaten by a Finnish squad by less than a second. Invernizzi was awarded the Gold Medal of the Italian Olympic Committee for his rowing achievements.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ITA |
Giovanni Invernizzi | |||
| Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 1 | Gold | |||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ITA |
Giovanni Invernizzi | |||
| Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 2 h2 r4/5 |