Italian weightlifter Dino Turcato competed in the light-heavyweight class at international competitions during the early 1970s. In 1971 Turcato won silver at the Mediterranean Games in İzmir, along with bronze at the European Weightlifting Championships in Sofia. The following year he finished ninth at the München Olympics, lifting a total of 455.0 kg across the three elements, in addition to winning another bronze at the European Championships. After his competitive career Turcato worked as a coach.