Elio Catola

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameElio•Catola
Used nameElio•Catola
Born19 November 1935 in Vicopisano, Pisa (ITA)
Measurements177 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsCUS Pisa, Pisa (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Elio Catola was an Italian specialist in the 400 metre hurdles who competed at the 1960 Roma Olympics. Catola won two medals at the Universiade with a silver in 1959 in the 4x400 relay and a bronze in his specialty event in 1961. He later became a physical education professor.

Personal Best: 400H – 51.94 (1960).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics ITA Elio Catola
400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r2/3

Special Notes