Luis Brunetto

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLuis Antonio•Brunetto
Used nameLuis•Brunetto
Nick/petnamesEl Flaco
Born27 October 1901 in Rosario, Santa Fe (ARG)
Died7 May 1968 (aged 66 years 6 months 11 days) in Llavallol, Provincia de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Measurements186 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsClub Atlético Provincial, Rosario (ARG)
NOC Argentina
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Born in Rosario, Argentina, to Italian parents who moved back to Italy when he was 3-years-old, Luis Brunetto started out as a basketball player. He was later encouraged to try athletics and jumping events. He came to the fore in 1923 with a 15.15 mark, which made him a medal favorite for the 1924 Olympics. In Paris he recorded 15.425 on his first jump, which would bring him the silver medal, although he had a later foul estimated at 15.70. Brunetto was South American champion in 1924, 1926-27, 1929 and at two championships in 1931. He later worked as an administrator with the post office and as a free-lance accountant.

Personal Best: TJ – 15.425 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics ARG Luis Brunetto
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) DNS
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Olympic Records

Records may have been broken subsequently during the same competition.
Games Date Sport Event Phase Mark Pos
1924 Summer Olympics 12 July 1924 Athletics Triple Jump, Men Final Round 15.425 2