Ross Zucco
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ross Barta•Zucco |
| Used name | Ross•Zucco |
| Born | 20 April 1934 in South Gate, California (USA) |
| Died | 28 September 1960 (aged 26 years 5 months 8 days) in Paramount, California (USA) |
| Affiliations | Midway SC, Saint Paul (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ross Zucco was a specialist in long-distance skating, competing only in the 10K at the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics, and setting a US record in the event. He had a short career, as only a few months after the 1960 Winter Olympics, he was killed in an automobile accident by a 16-year-old drunk drag racer. Zucco had worked as a plumber.
Personal Bests: 500 – 45.0 (1960); 1500 – 2:21.9 (1960); 5000 – 8:17.8 (1960); 10000 – 16:37.6 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | USA |
Ross Zucco | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 10 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)