About Giovanni Gozzi
Lived 1902 – 1976 (aged 73). Giovanni Gozzi was an Italian amateur wrestler.
Giovanni Gozzi (19 October 1902 – 11 August 1976) was an Italian Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Gozzi competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a gold medal in the featherweight class. He also won a bronze medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was selected for the 1936 Games, but missed it because of an accident.
At the European championships Gozzi won a gold medal in 1927 in bantamweight, a silver in 1925 in bantamweight, and a bronze in 1934 in featherweight. After retiring from competitions he worked as a wrestling coach.
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Who was Giovanni Gozzi?
Olympic wrestler (1902–1976)
When was Giovanni Gozzi born?
Giovanni Gozzi was born on 19 October 1902 in Milan.
When did Giovanni Gozzi die?
Giovanni Gozzi died on 11 August 1976 in Imperia.
What was Giovanni Gozzi's occupation?
Giovanni Gozzi was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Giovanni Gozzi?
Giovanni Gozzi was Italian.
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