Mario Fraschini
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mario Enrico•Fraschini |
| Used name | Mario•Fraschini |
| Born | 24 November 1938 in Pizzighettone, Cremona (ITA) |
| Died | 16 August 1983 in Cremona, Cremona (ITA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Fiamme Oro, Padova |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Italian 400 m specialist Mario Fraschini won five national titles (1958, 1960-63) never breaking 47.0 seconds, and one 800 m title winning the double in 1960. He was a member of the 4x400 m Italian relay team at the 1960 Olympic Games in Roma alongside Renato Panciera, Giuseppe Bommarito, and Nerio Fossati and missed making the final by 0.17 seconds.
A two-time European Championships team member, in 1958 Fraschini did not advance out of the 400 m heats and was fourth in the 4x400 m relay; and in 1962, he reached the 400 m semi-final and finished fifth with the 4x400 m relay team. Fraschini’s career spanned from 1958-63 representing Italy 19 times internationally.
Personal Best: 400 – 46.8 (1962).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Mario Fraschini | |||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 4 h1 r2/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–1–1 1959 Torino ATH silver: 4×400 m relay; 1963 Porto Alegre ATH bronze: 4×400 m relay)