Roberto Genta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Roberto Juan•Genta |
| Used name | Roberto•Genta |
| Born | 1 March 1907 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 11 July 1985 (aged 78 years 4 months 10 days) in San Isidro, Provincia de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Measurements | 180 cm |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
During the 1920s and early 1930s Argentine sprinter Roberto Genta won eight medals at the South American Championships in Athletics, including three golds. Genta won gold in the 4 x 400 metres relay and bronze in the 200 metres at the 1926 edition in Montevideo. At the following championships in Santiago he won gold in both relay races along with silvers in the 400 metres and the 400 metres hurdles. He then won silver in the 4 x 400 metres hurdles in 1929 and 1931. Genta ran in the 200 metres at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, reaching the semi-finals. He was also named in the Argentine quartet for the 4 × 100 metres relay in Los Angeles but the team did not start in their heat.
Personal Best: 200 – 21.8 (1932).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ARG |
Roberto Genta | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Argentina |