Teseo Taddia

Teseo Taddia (20 April 1920 – 23 December 1982) was a hammer thrower from Italy.[1] He won three medals, at senior level, at the International athletics competitions.[2]

Teseo Taddia
Teseo Taddia in 1950
Personal information
NationalityItalian
BornBondeno, Italy
Died23 December 1982(1982-12-23) (aged 62)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Hammer throw
ClubG.S. Pirelli Milano
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Hammer throw: 59.17 m (1950)
Medal record
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1950 BrusselsHammer throw
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place1951 AlexandriaHammer throw
Gold medal – first place1997 BarcelonaHammer throw

Biography

He twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1948 and 1952. Born in Bondeno, Ferrara he set his personal best (59.17 metres) in the men's hammer throw event in 1950.

National titles

He won 14 national championships at senior level,[3]

See also

References
  1. "Teseo Taddia". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. "PODIO INTERNAZIONALE DAL 1908 AL 2008 - UOMINI" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  3. "CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" – UOMINI TUTTI I CAMPIONI – 1906-2016" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
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