Giovanni Cantagalli
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giovanni•Cantagalli |
| Used name | Giovanni•Cantagalli |
| Other names | Giovanni Cantagalli Vivoli |
| Born | 11 January 1914 in Mantova, Mantova (ITA) |
| Died | 2 September 2008 in Panamá (Panama City), Panamá (PAN) |
| Affiliations | Giglio Rosso, Firenze (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Giovanni Cantagalli was Italian champion with the hammer in 1936 and also finished as runner-up that year with the discus. After World War II he and his wife emigrated to Panama and never returned to Italy. He worked as a neuro-psychiatrist, living and working in Panama until his retirement and eventual death.
Personal Best: HT – 48.76 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Giovanni Cantagalli | |||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 15 |