Mario Balleri

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMario•Balleri
Used nameMario•Balleri
Nick/petnamesBallero
Born17 September 1902 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Died9 March 1962 in Livorno, Livorno (ITA)
Measurements170 cm
AffiliationsU.C. Livornesi, Livorno (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mario Balleri (“Ballero”) was a member of the Scarronzoni, the rowers of the Unione Canottieri Livornesi, winning the 1929 European Championship in the eights and placing second at the 1930-31 and 1933 European Championships. He was also 1929-33 and 1935 Italian Champion with the eights.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Rowing ITA Mario Balleri
Eights, Men (Olympic) Italy 2 Silver