About Ernesto Bonacina
Lived 1902 – 1944 (aged 41). Ernesto Bonacina was an Italian sprinter.
Ernesto Bonacina (12 November 1902 – 4 September 1944) was an Italian sprinter.
Biography He competed in the men's 100 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay events at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He had three caps for the national team from 1924 to 1928. His personal best in the 100 metres was 10.8 established in 1926. His athletic club was Sport Club Italia.
Bonacina won three team relay events at the national championship. On 16 June 1918 he won the Race of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan organized by Club Audace. Second place went to Italo Vacher while Pietro Sperti was third.
Olympic results
National championships 2 wins in 4×100 metres relay (1921, 1922) 1 win in Olympic relay (1921)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ernesto Bonacina's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernesto Bonacina?
sprinter
When was Ernesto Bonacina born?
Ernesto Bonacina was born on 11 November 1902 in Milan.
When did Ernesto Bonacina die?
Ernesto Bonacina died on 4 November 1944.
What was Ernesto Bonacina's occupation?
Ernesto Bonacina was a sprinter.
What nationality was Ernesto Bonacina?
Ernesto Bonacina was Italian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernesto Bonacina. https://biography.guide/ernesto-bonacina/
MLA: "Ernesto Bonacina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernesto-bonacina/.
Chicago: "Ernesto Bonacina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernesto-bonacina/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC