Savino Guglielmetti (26 November 1911 – 23 January 2006) was an Italian gymnast. He competed at the 1932, 1936 and 1948 Olympics and won two gold medals in 1932.[1]

Savino Guglielmetti
Savino Guglielmetti in 1932
Personal information
Country represented Italy
Born(1911-11-26)26 November 1911
Milan, Italy
Died23 January 2006(2006-01-23) (aged 94)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
ClubSocietà Ginnastica Pro Patria 1883
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Vault
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Team

Biography

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A taxi ran over Guglielmetti when he was a child, but he escaped unharmed. He later fell from a four-story building, but managed to cling on power cables and survived. Originally a pole vaulter, he joined a gymnastics club in 1927, where he was coached by Mario Corrias. Three years later he became a member of the national team. Although he won two Olympic gold medals in 1932, he faced a strong competition in Italy, and won his first national all-around title only in 1934. He defended it in 1935, 1937, 1938 and 1939.[1]

In 1998 Guglielmetti was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame,[2] and in 2000 received the Olympic Order in Silver.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Savino Guglielmetti. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Savino Guglielmetti. International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
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