Giuseppe Bognanni
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giuseppe•Bognanni |
| Used name | Giuseppe•Bognanni |
| Born | 18 July 1947 in Riesi, Caltanissetta (ITA) |
| Measurements | 157 cm / 52 kg |
| Affiliations | G. S. Italsider, Genova (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Wrestler Giuseppe Bognanni won a flyweight Greco-Roman bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics. His chance of anything better disappeared when he had to withdraw with a calf injury in the sixth minute of his decisive match against the eventual gold medal winner, Bulgaria’s Petar Kirov. Bognanni had also won a bronze medal at the 1969 European Championships in Modena. Domestically, he won three Italian flyweight titles in 1969-70 and 1972.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | ITA |
Giuseppe Bognanni | |||
| Flyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | ITA |
Giuseppe Bognanni | |||
| Flyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |