Marziano Magnani

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarziano•Magnani
Used nameMarziano•Magnani
Born14 June 1936 in Bologna, Bologna (ITA)
Died11 November 1983 in Bologna, Bologna (ITA)
Measurements175 cm / 79 kg
NOC Italy

Biography

Marziano Magnani was an Italian Greco-Roman wrestler who began competing with Club Atletico Bolognese. When Italian champion Pirazzoli was injured, Magnani was named to the 1960 Olympic team in his place, despite having no international experience. Magnani eventually won four Italian titles (1964-65, 1971, 1974). He died quite young, at only 47-years-old.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Wrestling ITA Marziano Magnani
Middleweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) =15