Guido Romano
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Guido Giuseppe•Romano |
| Used name | Guido•Romano |
| Born | 31 January 1888 in Milano, Milano (ITA) |
| Died | 18 June 1916 in Enego, Vicenza (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Guido Romano competed in gymnastics at both the 1908 and 1912 Olympics, winning a gold medal with the Italian team in 1912. In World War I Romano served with the Italian Infantry but was killed in action in the Battle of Asiago on 18 June 1916. In Milano, the public swimming pool in Via Ampere was named in his honor.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | ITA |
Guido Romano | |||
| Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) | 19 | |||||
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | ITA |
Guido Romano | |||
| Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) | 9 | |||||
| Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†18 June 1916. Killed in action during World War I on Roccolo Astoni, Enego, Asiago plateau.)
Errata
Some sources list 3 December 1887 as date of birth and Modena, Modena (ITA) as place of birth, but this appears to be incorrect. Military and birth records support 31 January 1888 and Milano, Milano (ITA).