| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 1881 Saronno, Kingdom of Italy |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
Emilio Banfi (born 1881, date of death unknown) was an Italian track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. [1]
Banfi competed in the 800 metres. He placed somewhere between fourth and sixth in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final.
At the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, Banfi held a valuable correspondence with La Gazzetta dello Sport. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Olympic Games |  Paris | heat | 800 metres | - |
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