Umberto Avattaneo (April 2, 1883 – January 9, 1958) was an Italian
track and field athlete
Track and field is a sport that includes Competition#Sports, athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of ...
who competed in the
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...
.
Biography
He was born in
Rome
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. In 1908 he finished tenth in the
Greek discus throw event. In the
discus throw competition his result is unknown.
Achievements
See also
*
Italy at the 1908 Summer Olympics
References
External links
*
Report on Italian Olympic athletes
1883 births
1958 deaths
Italian male discus throwers
Olympic athletes for Italy
Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Athletes from Rome
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