About Piero Toscani
Lived 1904 – 1940 (aged 35). Piero Toscani was an Italian boxer.
Piero Toscani (28 July 1904 in Milan – 23 May 1940) was an Italian boxer who won the gold medal in the middleweight class at the 1928 Olympics, after defeating Jan Heřmánek in the final.
1928 Olympic results Below are the results of Piero Toscani, an Italian boxer who competed in the middleweight division of the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Ingvard Ludvigsen (Denmark) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Oscar Kjallander (Sweden) on points Semifinal: defeated Leonard Stayaert (Belgium) on points Final: defeated Jan Heřmánek (Czechoslovakia) on points (won gold medal)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Piero Toscani?
Italian boxer (1904–1940)
When was Piero Toscani born?
Piero Toscani was born on 28 July 1904 in Milan.
When did Piero Toscani die?
Piero Toscani died on 23 May 1940 in Varenna.
What was Piero Toscani's occupation?
Piero Toscani was a boxer.
What nationality was Piero Toscani?
Piero Toscani was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Piero Toscani. https://biography.guide/piero-toscani/
MLA: "Piero Toscani." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/piero-toscani/.
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