About Emmett Toppino
Lived 1909 – 1971 (aged 62). Emmett Toppino was an American sprinter.
Martin Emmett Toppino (July 1, 1909 – September 8, 1971) was an American athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
At the Los Angeles Olympics, Emmett Toppino from New Orleans ran the second leg in the American 4 × 100 m relay team, which won the gold medal with a new world record of 40.0.
He was a member of the track and field team for the Loyola Wolf Pack and was a member of the Beggars Fraternity at Loyola University New Orleans.
Emmett Toppino died in New Orleans in 1971, aged 62.
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Who was Emmett Toppino?
athletics competitor (1909–1971)
When was Emmett Toppino born?
Emmett Toppino was born on 1 July 1909 in New Orleans.
When did Emmett Toppino die?
Emmett Toppino died on 8 September 1971 in New Orleans.
What was Emmett Toppino's occupation?
Emmett Toppino was a sprinter.
What nationality was Emmett Toppino?
Emmett Toppino was American.
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