Romeo Neri
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| Country represented |  Italy |
| Born | March 26, 1903 Rimini |
| Died | September 23, 1961 (aged 58) |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Romeo Neri (March 26, 1903 – September 23, 1961) was an Italian gymnast from Rimini, and three times Olympic Champion. He won three gold medals at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, becoming, along with Helene Madison of United States, the most successful athlete there. He previously obtained a silver medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1] He obtained a silver medal and a bronze medal in the 1934 World Championships in Budapest.
References
- ^ Profile: "Romeo Neri" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on January 18, 2008)
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