About Franco Giongo
Lived 1891 – 1981 (aged 90). Franco Giongo was an Italian sprinter.
Franco Giongo (27 July 1891 in Bologna – 28 December 1981) was an Italian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 200 metres event. He also participated in the 400 metres competition and was eliminated in the first round. One of his granddaughters is the Italian reporter and writer Maria Cristina Giongo.
National titles Franco Giongo has won 11 times the individual national championship. 5 wins on 100 metres (1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1923) 2 wins on 200 metres (1914, 1923) 4 wins on 400 metres (1910, 1911, 1912, 1914)
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Who was Franco Giongo?
Italian sprinter (1891-1981)
When was Franco Giongo born?
Franco Giongo was born on 7 July 1891 in Bologna.
When did Franco Giongo die?
Franco Giongo died on 28 December 1981 in Bologna.
What was Franco Giongo's occupation?
Franco Giongo was a sprinter.
What nationality was Franco Giongo?
Franco Giongo was Italian.
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