Edoardo Garzena
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giuseppe Edoardo•Garzena |
| Used name | Edoardo•Garzena |
| Born | 4 May 1900 in Torre Pellice, Torino (ITA) |
| Died | 11 July 1982 in Torino, Torino (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After the Olympics, Edoardo Garzena turned professional with 27 bouts through 1929, posting a record of 15 wins, 8 losses and 4 draws. He won several Italian lightweight title fights. In the late 1920s Garzena started working as a gym teacher. In 1946 he opened his own gym in Torino and is considered as a pioneer of personal training in Italy. Among his clients was the FIAT dynasty owner Giovanni Agnelli. In 1963 he was one of the founders of the Boxing Club Torino.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Boxing | ITA |
Edoardo Garzena | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |