Dante Secchi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDante•Secchi
Used nameDante•Secchi
Born14 August 1910 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Died17 February 1981 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
AffiliationsU.C. Livornesi, Livorno (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Dante Secchi was a member of the famed Scarronzoni crew who competed during the 1930s and 40s. They were all Livorno dockworkers. After winning the 1932 Olympic silver medal in the eights, the crew from Unione Canottieri Livornesi won gold at the 1933 European Championships. They later won a bronze medal at the 1938 Europeans.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Rowing ITA Dante Secchi
Eights, Men (Olympic) Italy 2 Silver