Bruno Sorich
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bruno Ivo Lovre•Sorich (Šorić-) |
| Used name | Bruno•Sorich |
| Born | 16 May 1904 in Metković, Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija (CRO) |
| Died | 7 June 1942 in Kistanje, Šibensko-kninska županija (CRO) |
| Affiliations | Diadora, Zadar (CRO) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Croatian-born Bruno Sorich was a member of the Italian eights that won the bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. Prior to the Olympics, the squad had won a silver medal at the 1922 European Championships in Barcelona, and the following year, won gold on “home” water at Como. Sorich lost his life during World War II, when he was killed in action in the Dalmatia region of Croatia. He was awarded the military valor silver medal.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ITA |
CRO |
Bruno Sorich | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†7 June 1942. Killed in action during World War II.)