Gianni Giacomini
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gianni•Giacomini |
| Used name | Gianni•Giacomini |
| Born | 18 August 1958 in Cimadolmo, Treviso (ITA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 69 kg |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Gianni Giacomini was the 1979 World Amateur Road Champion, and was considered one of the favorites at the 1980 Olympic road race. But he was dropped by Soviet Sergey Sukhoruchenkov, who dominated the race, and Giacomini placed fifth. He received in 2020 the Gold Collar for Sporting Merit from the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | ITA |
Gianni Giacomini | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 18 | |||||
| 100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 5 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1979 Split CYC gold: road time trial team)