About Don Bertoia
Born 1940. Don Bertoia is a Canadian middle-distance runner.
Donald Richard Bertoia (born February 16, 1940, in Rossland, British Columbia) is a retired middle distance runner from Canada. He competed for Canada at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in the men's 1 mile, 4 Γ 440 yard relay, and 880 yard events. Bertoia represented his native country in the men's 800 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. A resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, he claimed the gold medal in the same event and a bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1963 Pan American Games in Brazil.
Bertoia competed for the Washington State Cougars track and field team in the NCAA.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Don Bertoia?
Canadian distance runner
When was Don Bertoia born?
Don Bertoia was born on 16 February 1940 in Rossland.
What is Don Bertoia's occupation?
Don Bertoia is a middle-distance runner.
What nationality is Don Bertoia?
Don Bertoia is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Bertoia. https://biography.guide/don-bertoia/
MLA: "Don Bertoia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-bertoia/.
Chicago: "Don Bertoia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-bertoia/.
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