Orfeo Pizzoferrato
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Orfeo•Pizzoferrato |
| Used name | Orfeo•Pizzoferrato |
| Born | 19 January 1951 in Venere, Pescina, L'Aquila (ITA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | G. S. Inoxpran, Brescia (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Prior to the 1976 Olympics, Orfeo Pizzoferrato had won the 1975 Coppa San Geo, and at the World Championships, on the track, Pizzoferrato had placed second in the individual pursuit in 1974 and third in 1975. He raced through the 1979 season as an amateur, winning the 1978 Italian Championship in team pursuit, and also rode in the 1977 Peace Race, finishing 79th. In 1980 he turned professional, placing sixth at the 1980 World Championships in the professional individual pursuit. His brother, Lino, and his son, Claudio, also were competitive cyclists.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | ITA |
Orfeo Pizzoferrato | |||
| Individual Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1975 Al-Jaza'ir CYC gold: individual pursuit)
- Listed in Olympians Who Received the Italian Olympic Association (CONI) Gold Medal ()