Gilda Jannaccone

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameGilda•Jannaccone
Used nameGilda•Jannaccone
Born11 March 1940 in Napoli, Napoli (ITA)
Measurements164 cm / 54 kg
AffiliationsLib. Ridolfi
NOC Italy

Biography

Gilda Jannaccone was a middle-distance runner who set multiple Italian records in the 800 metres, beginning with 2:16.2 and finishing at 2:08.9 in 1964 after 11 records. In 1957 she also set the 400 metre record with 1:00.9. Jannaccone was Italian champion for six consecutive years in the 800 and cross-country (1958-63). She won 19 international caps from 1957-65.

Personal Best: 800 – 2:08.9 (1964).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics ITA Gilda Jannaccone
800 metres, Women (Olympic) 5 h2 r1/2