About Roberto Penna
Lived 1886 – 1910 (aged 24). Roberto Penna was an Italian athletics competitor.
Roberto Penna (19 April 1886 – 17 June 1963) was an Italian athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Penna placed second with a time of 52.4 seconds in his preliminary heat of the 400 metres, not advancing to the semifinals.
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Who was Roberto Penna?
Italian athlete
When was Roberto Penna born?
Roberto Penna was born on 19 April 1886 in Alessandria.
When did Roberto Penna die?
Roberto Penna died on 5 July 1910 in Solbiate.
What was Roberto Penna's occupation?
Roberto Penna was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Roberto Penna?
Roberto Penna was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roberto Penna. https://biography.guide/roberto-penna/
MLA: "Roberto Penna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roberto-penna/.
Chicago: "Roberto Penna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roberto-penna/.
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