| Italy at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | ITA |
| NOC | Italian National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Berlin | |
| Competitors | 244 (228 men and 16 women) in 17 sports |
| Flag bearer | Giulio Gaudini |
| Medals Ranked 4th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Italy competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 244 competitors, 228 men and 16 women, took part in 99 events in 17 sports. [1]
7 August 1936 17:00 |
Report, p. 1078 |
 Italy 44,  Poland 28 | ||
| Scoring by half: 25–12, 19–16 |
Tennis Courts, Court 1 Referees: A. Selenoi (Estonia), J. Christensen (Germany), H. Kalshaus (Germany) |
9 August 1936 17:00 |
Report, p. 1080 |
Italy 58,  Germany 16 | ||
| Scoring by half: 38–11, 20–5 |
Tennis Courts, Court 3 Referees: Sohaku Ri (Japan), K. Falk (Germany), H. Kascher (Germany) |
11 August 1936 16:00 |
Report, p. 1080 |
Italy 27,  Chile 19 | ||
| Scoring by half: 16–12, 11–7 |
Tennis Courts, Court 2 Referees: A. Selenoi (Estonia), Ch. Perschon (Germany), W. Balzereit (Germany) |
12 August 1936 17:00 |
Report, p. 1082 |
 Mexico 34, Italy 17 | ||
| Scoring by half: 20–7, 14–10 |
Tennis Courts, Court 5 Referees: E. Powers (Canada), F. Becker (Germany), H. Hammes (Germany) |
13 August 1936 17:00 |
Report, p. 1082 |
 Philippines 32, Italy 14 | ||
| Scoring by half: 18–6, 14–8 |
Tennis Courts, Court 5 Referees: R. Semerciyan (Turkey), H. Emschermann (Germany), H. Hammes (Germany) |
14 August 1936 16:00 |
Report, p. 1082 |
Italy vs.  Peru | ||
| Match suspended after the entire peruvian delegation forfeited the Games. |
Eleven cyclists, all men, represented Italy in 1936.
16 fencers, all men, represented Italy in 1936.
| 3 August 1936Round of 16 | Italy | 1–0 |  United States | Berlin |
| 17:30 | Frossi  58' | Report | Stadium: Poststadion Attendance: 9,000 Referee: Karl Weingartner (Germany) |
| 7 August 1936Quarter-finals | Italy | 8–0 |  Japan | Berlin |
| 17:30 | Frossi 14', 75', 80' Biagi 32', 57', 81', 82'Cappelli 89' | Report | Stadium: Mommsenstadion Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Otto Olsson (Sweden) |
| 10 August 1936Semi-finals | Italy | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |  Norway | Berlin |
| 17:00 | Negro 15' Frossi 96' | Report | Brustad 58' | Stadium: Olympiastadion Attendance: 95,000 Referee: Pal von Hertzka (Hungary) |
| 15 August 1936Gold medal match | Italy | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |  Austria | Berlin |
| 16:00 | Frossi 70', 92' | Report | Kainberger 79' | Stadium: Olympiastadion Attendance: 85,000 Referee: Peco Bauwens (Germany) |
16 gymnasts, 8 men and 8 women, represented Italy in 1936.
Three male pentathlete represented Italy in 1936.
Italy had 22 rowers participate in five out of seven rowing events in 1936. [2]
Nine shooters represented Italy in 1936.
Italy competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 224 competitors, 197 men and 27 women, took part in 123 events in 19 sports.
Italy competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 210 competitors, 183 men and 27 women, took part in 122 events in 20 sports.
Italy competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 168 competitors, 157 men and 11 women, took part in 91 events in 18 sports.
Italy competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 167 competitors, 152 men and 15 women, took part in 103 events in 17 sports.
Italy competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 174 competitors, 156 men and 18 women, took part in 81 events in 15 sports.
Italy competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. 112 competitors, all men, took part in 61 events in 13 sports.
Italy competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 215 competitors, 195 men and 20 women, took part in 89 events in 16 sports.
Italy competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 231 competitors, 208 men and 23 women, took part in 114 events in 19 sports.
Italy competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden. 129 competitors, 114 men and 15 women, took part in 76 events in 13 sports. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Rome, an Italian segment was performed at the closing ceremony.
Italy was the host nation for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. It was the first time that the nation had hosted the Summer Games, and the second time overall. It also hosted the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome – the inaugural Paralympic Games.
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1932 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 2 to 4 August 1932. 26 fencers from 12 nations competed, with one other entered but not starting. Each nation was limited to three fencers. The event was won by Gustavo Marzi of Italy, the nation's third victory in the men's foil. His countryman Giulio Gaudini took bronze for the second consecutive Games, becoming the fourth man to win multiple medals in the event. Joe Levis gave the United States its first men's foil medal with his silver.
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1936 Summer Olympics programme. It was the ninth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 9 August 1936 to 11 August 1936. 68 fencers from 26 nations competed. Nations were limited to three fencers. The event was won by Franco Riccardi of Italy, the nation's second consecutive victory in the men's épée. Riccardi's teammates Saverio Ragno and Giancarlo Cornaggia-Medici took silver and bronze, respectively, to give Italy a medal sweep—Italy's first and the fourth overall in the event. Cornaggia-Medici, who had won gold in 1932, became the fourth man to win multiple medals in the individual épée. For the first time, France competed in the event but did not win any medals.
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1936 Summer Olympics programme. It was the ninth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 5 August 1936 to 6 August 1936. 62 fencers from 22 nations competed. Nations were limited to three fencers. The event was won by Giulio Gaudini of Italy, the nation's second consecutive and fourth overall victory in the men's foil. Gaudini, who had won bronze medals in 1928 and 1932, was the first man to win three medals in the event. His countryman Giorgio Bocchino took bronze. Edward Gardère put France back on the podium after a one-Games absence.
Italy competed at the 1951 Mediterranean Games in Alexandria, Egypt.
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