Filippo Bottino (9 December 1888 – 18 October 1969) was an Italian heavyweight weightlifter who won a gold medal at the 1920 Olympics.[1] In 1922 he became the first Italian weightlifter to break a world record, in the press, and in 1924 he finished sixth at the Paris Olympics. He was made a Knight of the Italian Republic received the Medal of Honour for Sporting Merit.[2]

Filippo Bottino
Personal information
Born9 December 1888
Genova, Italy
Died18 October 1969 (aged 80)
Sestri Ponente, Genova, Italy
Weight99 kg (218 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubGinnastica Sampierdarenese, Genova
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp +82.5 kg

References edit

  1. ^ "Filippo Bottino". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. ^ Filippo Bottino. sports-reference.com