Edmondo Ballotta (21 December 1930) is a former Italian male pole vaulter who won six national titles at individual senior level.

Edmondo Ballotta
Personal information
National teamItaly (18 caps from 1949 to 1958)[1]
Born (1930-03-05) 5 March 1930 (age 94)
Caorso,[1] Italy
Sport
SportSport of athletics
EventPole vault
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • Pole vault: 4.20 m (1958)
Medal record
Summer International University Sports Week[2]
Gold medal – first place 1955 San Sebastian Pole vault

Biography

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Ballotta competed in the pole vault in two finals at the European Championships. He is the husband of the former Italian discus thrower Elivia Ricci.[3]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes
1954 European Championships   Bern 12th Pole vault 4.10 m
1958 European Championships   Stockholm 13th Pole vault 4.20 m PB

National titles

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He won 6 national championships at individual senior level.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009. p. 170.
  2. ^ Precursor event of the Summer Universiade start for the first time in 1959.
  3. ^ "Gli anni ticinesi di Adolfo Consolini, troppo vecchio per lo sport italiano, emigrante in Svizzera". asaibrunobonomelli.it. Retrieved 2 March 2020. La lanciatrice bergamasca, moglie del piacentino Edmondo Ballotta, ottimo saltatore con l'asta (4.35) qualche anno prima
  4. ^ "CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO DAL 1906 AL 2011 - UOMINI" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
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