Antonio Calebotta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Antonio•Calebotta |
| Used name | Antonio•Calebotta |
| Born | 30 June 1930 in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija (CRO) |
| Died | 23 March 2002 in Bentivoglio, Bologna (ITA) |
| Measurements | 204 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | Virtus Bologna, Bologna (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Antonio Calebotta represented Italy at the 1960 Olympic Games in Roma where they finished fourth losing to the Soviet Union in the semi-finals 78-70. He made his national team debut on 15 September 1952 in a game against Austria.
The first Italian basketballer to stand over 2.00 metres Calebotta was a refugee from Dalmatia who was known for his 3-point shooting. In the Italian Championship, Calebotta held the record for scoring the most points in a single match, 59, against Benelli Pesaro in 1955. Professionally he played 14 seasons with Virtus Bologna winning two consecutive titles (1955, 1956) and was coached by Vittorio Tracuzzi.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | ITA |
Antonio Calebotta | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 4 |