Ermenegildo "Gildo" Arena (25 February 1921 – 8 February 2005) was an Italian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]

Gildo Arena
Personal information
Full nameErmenegildo Arena
Nationality Italy
Born25 February 1921
Naples, Kingdom of Italy
Died8 February 2005(2005-02-08) (aged 83)
Naples, Italy
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Men's Water Polo
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki Team competition

In 1948 he was part of the Italian team which won the gold medal. He played six matches and scored eleven goals. Four years later he was a member of the Italian team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played in all eight matches.

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References

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  1. ^ "Pallanuoto in lutto E' morto Gildo Arena" (in Italian). Federazione Italiana Nuoto. 8 February 2005. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
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