Emilio Lunghi

Emilio Lunghi (16 March 1887, in Genoa 27 September 1925) was an Italian athlete. He won the silver medal in the men's 800 metres race at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, making him the first Italian to win an Olympic medal.

Emilio Lunghi
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born(1887-03-16)16 March 1887
Genoa
Died27 September 1925(1925-09-27) (aged 38)
Genoa
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
EventMiddle-distance running
Medal record
Olympic Games
1908 London 800 metres
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