Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Biography
From 1962 to 1972 Gentile took part in 33 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. He won four international medals and six national titles: in the long jump (1968) and triple jump (1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971). After finishing his sporting career, Gentile turned to acting. He appeared opposite Maria Callas in Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, in the role of Jason.
World records
- Triple jump: 17.10 m ( Mexico City, 16 October 1968)
- Triple jump: 17.22 m ( Mexico City, 17 October 1968)
Achievements
See also
- Italian all-time lists – Triple jump
- FIDAL Hall of Fame
- Triple jump world record progression
- Men's long jump Italian record progression
Notes
References
External links
- Media related to Giuseppe Gentile at Wikimedia Commons
- Giuseppe Gentile at World Athletics
- Giuseppe Gentile at the Italian Athletics Federation (in Italian)
- Giuseppe Gentile at the Italian National Olympic Committee (in Italian)
- Giuseppe Gentile at Olympedia
- Giuseppe Gentile at IMDb
