About Romana Calligaris
Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 77). Romana Calligaris was an Italian swimmer.
Romana Calligaris (15 December 1924 – 21 April 2002) was an Italian freestyle swimmer who won 15 national titles between 1947 and 1953. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m relay events but failed to reach the finals.
The pool which hosted the European SC Championships 2005 in Trieste is named after Bruno Bianchi, not Romana Calligaris.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Romana Calligaris?
Italian swimmer (1924-2002)
When was Romana Calligaris born?
Romana Calligaris was born on 15 December 1924 in Mariano del Friuli.
When did Romana Calligaris die?
Romana Calligaris died on 21 April 2002 in Trieste.
What was Romana Calligaris's occupation?
Romana Calligaris was a swimmer.
What nationality was Romana Calligaris?
Romana Calligaris was Italian.
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· Wikipedia: Romana Calligaris
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