Luigi Mannelli
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Luigi•Mannelli |
| Used name | Luigi•Mannelli |
| Born | 21 February 1939 in Napoli, Napoli (ITA) |
| Died | 14 March 2017 (aged 78 years 21 days) in Napoli, Napoli (ITA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 96 kg |
| Affiliations | Circolo Canottieri, Napoli (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Luigi Mannelli played in two Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in 1960. He also competed at the 1958 European Championships, where the Italian team finished fourth. At the club level, Mannelli competed with Circolo Canottieri Napoli, winning Italian titles in 1958 and 1963. He received in 2015 the Gold Collar for Sporting Merit from the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | ITA |
Luigi Mannelli | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 4 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | ITA |
Luigi Mannelli | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 1 | Gold |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1959 Beirut WAP silver)