Athos Tanzini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAthos•Tanzini
Used nameAthos•Tanzini
Born30 January 1913 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Died28 September 2008 (aged 95 years 7 months 29 days) in Malindi, Kilifi (KEN)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Athos Tanzini had a brief fencing career. A student of Beppe Nadi, the father of Aldo and Nedo, Tanzini was part of the Italian sabre team that won a silver medal at the Berlin Olympics. Soon afterwards, Tanzini focussed his efforts on his job as a clothing salesman.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Fencing ITA Athos Tanzini
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Italy 2 Silver