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Gaspare Torretta

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Nationality
  
Italian

Sport
  
Athletics

Personal best(s)
  
100 m: 11.6 (1905)

Role
  
Olympic athlete

Events
  
Country
  
Club
  
Mediolanum Milano

Name
  
Gaspare Torretta

Died
  
July 5, 1910

Born
  

Gaspare Torretta (1883 – July 5, 1910) was an Italian athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Biography

In 1906, Torretta finished 17th in the long jump event. He also participated in the 100 metres competition but was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Two years later in the 100 metres event, Torretta took second place in his first round heat with a time of 12.0 seconds. He did not advance to the semifinals. Torretta died in Milan.

References

Gaspare Torretta Wikipedia


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