Giovanni Liverzani (5 May 1933 – 4 July 2013) was an Italian pistol shooter.[1] He competed in the 25 m rapid-fire pistol event at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics with the best achievement of sixth place in 1972.[2] At the world championships Liverzani won a team bronze in 1962 and both individual and team gold medals in 1970,[3] setting a world record. He retired in 1974.[4]

Giovanni Liverzani
Giovanni Liverzani at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Born5 May 1933 (1933-05-05)
Vicenza, Italy
Died4 July 2013(2013-07-04) (aged 80)
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
SportPistol shooting
ClubTiro a Segno Nazionale, Milan
Medal record
Representing  Italy
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1962 Cairo 25 m rapid fire, team
Gold medal – first place 1970 Phoenix 25 m rapid fire, individual
Gold medal – first place 1970 Phoenix 25 m rapid fire, team

References edit

  1. ^ "Giovanni Liverzani". Olympedia. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  2. ^ Giovanni Liverzani Archived 7 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ 40th World Shooting Championship NRA Hosts Successful 40th Shooting Matches. wwmcmillan.info
  4. ^ Giovanni Liverzani. medagliedoro.org

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