Gaspare Torretta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Competed in Intercalated Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gaspare•Torretta |
| Used name | Gaspare•Torretta |
| Born | 29 May 1883 in Saronno, Varese (ITA) |
| Died | 4 July 1910 in Milano, Milano (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Mediolanum Milano |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Gaspare Torretta was an Italian sprinter and long jumper. He took part at the 1906 Athens Intercalated Games in the 100 metres, but was eliminated in the semi-final. In the long jump he finished 17th. Two years later at the London Olympics Torretta competed only in the sprint, where he did not advance to the semi-finals. Domestically, Torretta won four 100 m national titles (1900-02, 1906). All were held in Milano.
Personal Bests: 100 – 11.6 (1905); LJ – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 Intercalated Games | Athletics | ITA |
Gaspare Torretta | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Intercalated) | 5 h3 r2/3 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Intercalated) | ||||||
| High Jump, Men (Intercalated) | ||||||
| Long Jump, Men (Intercalated) | 17 | |||||
| Pentathlon (Ancient), Men (Intercalated) | ||||||
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Gaspare Torretta | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 h16 r1/3 | |||||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) |
Errata
The previously entered data belonged to the footballer brother Lorenzo.