Rolando Zanni

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRolando Francesco•Zanni
Used nameRolando•Zanni
Born8 February 1914 in Abetone Cutigliano, Pistoia (ITA)
Died5 April 2000 (aged 86 years 1 month 25 days) in Valtournenche, Aosta (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Rolando Zanni was an Italian Alpine skier who competed either side of World War II. Zanni was selected to participate in the combined event at the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympics but did not finish in the downhill element. After the war he became the Italian champion in the downhill in 1951. Following his retirement Zanni worked as a ski instructor and rescuer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) ITA Rolando Zanni
Combined, Men (Olympic) DNF