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Giacomo Crosa

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Giacomo Crosa
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1947-01-11) 11 January 1947 (age 77)
Predosa, Italy
Height1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubC.S. Aeronautica Militare
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • High jump: 2.14 m (1968)

Giacomo Crosa (born 11 January 1947) is an Italian journalist and a former high jumper.

Biography

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He finished sixth at the 1968 Olympic Games, this is the best performance for an Italian high jumper at the Summer Olympics like Rodolfo Bergamo at 1976 Summer Olympics.[1] His personal best jump is 2.14 metres, achieved in the 1968 Olympic qualifying round.[2]

Became a commentator and sports journalist, in 2009 he received the appointment as Deputy Director R.T.I. - Mediaset, position held until 31 December 2012. He has conducted various editions and sports columns of TG5, Italia 1 and Rete 4, always present in all the initiatives in the information field of the Fininvest group.

Olympic results

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Measure Notes
1968 Olympic Games Mexico Mexico City 6th High jump 2.14 m

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Italy Athletics Men's High Jump Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. ^ Italian all-time list, men's high jump (last updated 2000)
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