Amilcare Rotta
Biographical information
| Roles | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Amilcare•Rotta |
| Used name | Amilcare•Rotta |
| Born | 1 November 1911 in Dovera, Cremona (ITA) |
| Died | 17 August 1981 in Lodi, Lodi (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Amilcare Rotta was a sportsman who competed in multiple disciplines. He was a boxer, rower and fencer but had his greatest moments as a competitor in bobsleigh where he was part of an Italian championship winning crew.
After his active sporting career ended, he became President of the Italian Bobsleigh Federation between 1952 and 1960 and then had a 20-year spell as President of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation until poor health forced his retirement in 1980.
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation | 1960—1980 | ITA |
Amilcare Rotta |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Order Recipients (1980 (Silver))