Francesco Dapiran (15 December 1920 – 18 April 2015) was an Italian rower who competed at the

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...

in London. He participated in the men's double sculls event with partner

Mario Ustolin Mario Ustolin (4 April 1924 – 30 December 2006) was an Italian rower. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi- ...

, but was eliminated in the semi-finals. Born in Rovinj (now part of Croatia), Dapiran began competing in 1936 and joined Nautica della Ginnastica Triestina in 1940 after moving to Trieste. During World War II he served with the

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and, upon his return, resumed his activities with Ginnastica Triestina. He retired from active competition following his Olympic appearance and began working as a coach with Circolo Canottieri Saturnia in 1949 where he donated his time until his death. He died on 18 April 2015 in Trieste, Italy.

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1920 births 2015 deaths People from Rovinj Sportspeople from Istria County Istrian Italian people Italian male rowers Rowers at the 1948 Summer Olympics Italian military personnel of World War II Olympic rowers for Italy {{Italy-rowing-bio-stub