Giuseppe Gentile


Giuseppe Gentile is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Biography

From 1962 to 1972 Gentile took part in 33 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. He won four international medals and six national titles: in the long jump and triple jump. After finishing his sporting career, Gentile turned into acting. He appeared opposite Maria Callas in Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, in the role of Jason.

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