Vittorio Visini
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vittorio•Visini |
| Used name | Vittorio•Visini |
| Born | 25 May 1945 in Chieti, Chieti (ITA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | C. S. Carabinieri, (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Vittorio Visini was a racewalker who competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games. He was coached by the 1952 Olympic Champion Pino Dordoni. Visini competed at five European Championships, finishing eighth at 50 km in 1966; competing, but not finishing, the 50 km in 1969; placing 15th in the 50 km in 1971; just missing a medal with a fourth-place finish in the 50 km in 1974; and placing sixth in the 1978 50 km. He earned 67 international caps from 1965-81. Nationally he won one title in the 20 km (1970) and seven in the 50 km (1970-75, 1981).
Personal Bests: 20kmW – 1-25:49 (1981); 50kmW – 3-56:04 (1978).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Vittorio Visini | |||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Vittorio Visini | |||
| 20 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ITA |
Vittorio Visini | |||
| 20 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–1–0 1967 Tunis ATH gold: 50 km walk; 1971 İzmir ATH silver: 50 km walk)
- Listed in Olympians Who Received the Italian Olympic Association (CONI) Gold Medal ()