About Alfredo Rizzo
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 89). Alfredo Rizzo was an Italian athletics competitor and steeplechase runner.
Alfredo Rizzo (1 July 1933 – 7 February 2023) was an Italian middle-distance runner who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Nicknamed "King", Rizzo was the first Italian to go under 9' in the 3000 metres steeplechase. During his career he set up 14 national records and competed 37 times in the national team. After his retirement, he served as a trainer, manager and master of ceremonies in the Milan team Riccardi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfredo Rizzo?
Italian athlete
When was Alfredo Rizzo born?
Alfredo Rizzo was born on 1 July 1933 in Milan.
When did Alfredo Rizzo die?
Alfredo Rizzo died on 6 February 2023 in Milan.
What was Alfredo Rizzo's occupation?
Alfredo Rizzo was an athletics competitor and steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Alfredo Rizzo?
Alfredo Rizzo was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alfredo Rizzo (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfredo Rizzo. https://biography.guide/alfredo-rizzo-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Alfredo Rizzo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfredo-rizzo-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Alfredo Rizzo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alfredo-rizzo-athletics-competitor/.
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