Ernesto Bonacina
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 11 November 1902 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 4 November 1944 (aged 41) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprint |
| Club | Sport Club Italia |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
|
Ernesto Bonacina (11 November 1902 – 4 November 1944) was an Italian sprinter.
Biography
He competed in the men's 100 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He has 3 caps in national team from 1924 to 1928.[2] His personal best in the 100 metres was 10.8 established in 1926. His athletic club was Sport Club Italia.
Bonacina won three team relay events at the national championship.[3] On 16 June 1918 he won the Race of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan organized by Club Audace. Second place went to Italo Vacher while Pietro Sperti was third.[4]
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Olympic Games |  Paris
|
QF | 100 metres | 11.2 | |
| SF | 4×100 metres relay | at one metre to second |
National championships
- 2 wins in 4×100 metres relay (1921, 1922)
- 1 win in Olympic relay (1921)
References
- ^ "Ernesto Bonacina Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009.
- ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "L'Atletica Italiana negli anni della Grande Guerra: 1918" (in Italian). asaibrunobonomelli.it. Retrieved 20 January 2013.