Italy at the 1900 Summer Olympics


Italy competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Medalists

MedalNameSportEvent
CyclingPoints Race
FencingMasters Sabre
EquestrianHigh jump
FencingMasters Sabre
EquestrianLong jump

Athletics

In Italy's first appearance on the athletics program, two Italian athletes entered three events. They did not advance to the finals in any event and won no medals.

Cycling

Italy's first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. Seven cyclists from Italy competed in two events, winning a gold medal in the points race.
CyclistEventPrime 1Prime 2Prime 3Prime 4Prime 5Prime 6Prime 7Prime 8Prime 9Prime 10TotalRank
Enrico BrusoniMen's points race033030030921
Luigi ColomboMen's points race0000000010112
Giacomo StrattaMen's points race000200000029

Equestrian

Italy had six competitors at the first Olympic equestrian events. The names of three are known. Trissino competed twice in the high jump, on different horses, as well as jumping. Di Modrone competed in the long jump and jumping, and appears to have competed in the high jump twice as well. Elvira Guerra, Italy's first female Olympian, competed in the hacks and hunter combined. Additional Italian riders competed in the high jump and jumping competitions.
EquestrianEventTime, height,
or distance		Rank
Uberto Visconti di ModroneJumpingUnknown4–37
Gian Giorgio TrissinoJumpingUnknown4–37
Up to 3 unknownJumpingUnknown4–37
Uberto Visconti di ModroneHigh jumpUnknown7–19
Uberto Visconti di ModroneHigh jumpUnknown7–19
Gian Giorgio TrissinoHigh jump1.85
Gian Giorgio TrissinoHigh jump1.704
3 unknownHigh jumpUnknown7–19
Uberto Visconti di ModroneLong jumpUnknown9–17
Gian Giorgio TrissinoLong jump6.10
Elvira GuerraHacks and hunter combinedUnknown5–51

Fencing

Italy first competed in fencing at the Olympics in the sport's second appearance. The nation sent 12 fencers, winning the top two places in the masters sabre event.

Gymnastics

Italy's first appearance in Olympic gymnastics competition was at the second gymnastics tournament, in 1900. The one Italian gymnast won no medals in a heavily France-dominated single event.
GymnastEventScoreRank
Camillo PavanelloMen's all-around25528

Rowing

Italy had one rower compete in 1900.

Swimming

Italy had two swimmers compete in 1900, the nation's first appearance in the sport. Maioni and Bussetti each advanced to one event final, taking 6th and 7th place, respectively.