Ugo Frigerio

Race Walker

Birthday September 16, 1901

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Milan, Italy

DEATH DATE Jul 7, 1968 (66)

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About

Italian competitive walker who won three Olympic gold medals in the 1920s, winning in the 3km and 10km events.

Before Fame

He entered his first Olympics in 1920, where he would win gold in the 3 km and 10 km walks.

Trivia

He made a return to the Olympics in 1932 where he took bronze in the 50 km walk.

Family Life

He was raised in a family of six in Milan, Italy.

Associated With

He competed in the 1932 Olympics where fellow Italian Romeo Neri won three gold medals in gymnastics.