Gilberto Palazzi

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameGilberto•Palazzi
Used nameGilberto•Palazzi
Born13 November 1927 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Died13 July 1980 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Milano’s Gilberto Palazzi was a 400 metre hurdle specialist. His first big result was placing third at the 1946 Italian Championships in Milano, repeating that finish in 1947. In 1948 Palazzi set his career personal best of 53.9, and was listed as an alternate for the London Olympics, placing third at nationals again later in the year. Palazzi retired in 1949, after earning four international caps during his career.

Personal Best: 400H – 53.9 (1948).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics ITA Gilberto Palazzi
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Italy DNS