Gianfranco Polvara

Gianfranco Polvara (born 29 January 1958) is an Italian former cross-country skier who competed from 1982 to 1995. He finished seventh in the 15 km event at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

At the 1993 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Polvara finished fourth in the 50 km event. His best World Cup finish was third twice in 30 km events, both in 1991.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games Year Age 10 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1980 22 — — 32 — 1984 26 34 — 21 — 1988 30 13 7 10 — 1992 34 — — 20 10 — 1994 36 — — 31 —

World Championships Year Age 10 km 15 km classical 15 km freestyle Pursuit 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1982 24 — — 20 — 1985 27 — 20 13 — 1987 29 13 15 — — 1989 31 — — 23 22 — 1991 33 — — 30 11— 1993 35 — — — 4 —

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1982 24 74 1983 25 1984 26 1985 27 30 1986 28 18 1987 29 30 1988 30 20 1989 31 57 1990 32 20 1991 33 12 1992 34 27 1993 35 17 1994 36 28 1995 37 79

Individual podiums 2 podiums