Giacomo Crosa (born 11 January 1947) is an Italian journalist and a former high jumper.
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 11 January 1947 Predosa, Italy |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | High jump |
| Club | C.S. Aeronautica Militare |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Biography edit
He finished sixth at the 1968 Olympic Games, this is the best performance for an Italian high jumper at the Summer Olympics like Rodolfo Bergamo at 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] His personal best jump is 2.14 metres, achieved in the 1968 Olympic qualifying round.[2]
Became a commentator and sports journalist, in 2009 he received the appointment as Deputy Director R.T.I. - Mediaset, position held until 31 December 2012. He has conducted various editions and sports columns of TG5, Italia 1 and Rete 4, always present in all the initiatives in the information field of the Fininvest group.
Olympic results edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Measure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Olympic Games |  Mexico City
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6th | High jump | 2.14 m |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Italy Athletics Men's High Jump Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ Italian all-time list, men's high jump (last updated 2000)
