| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 27 March 1954 Trieste, Italy |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Equestrianism |
| Event | Eventing |
Medal record | |
Mauro Roman (born 27 March 1954) is an Italian equestrian. [1]
Mauro Roman won a team silver medal in eventing at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. [2] He is the brother of Federico Roman.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Score | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Olympic Games |  Moscow | 2nd | Team eventing | 656.20 | Dourakine |
| 8th | Individual eventing | 218.40 |
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