| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 19 April 1886 Alessandria, Italy |
| Died | 5 July 1910 (aged 27) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| Club | Sport Pedestre Genova |
Roberto Penna (born 19 April 1886, date of death unknown) was an Italian athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. [1]
Penna placed second with a time of 52.4 seconds in his preliminary heat of the 400 metres, not advancing to the semifinals.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Olympic Games |  London | heat | 100 metres | - | [2] [3] |
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