Adolfo Consolini

Adolfo Consolini (January 5, 1917 in Costermano, Verona – December 20, 1969 in Milan) was an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the discus throw.

He competed for Italy in the discus throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain, where he won the gold medal.

When Consolini returned four years later to the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland he was unable to retain his title but did win the silver medal behind American Sim Iness.

In 1946, 1950 and 1954 he became European champion.

Consolini took the Olympic Oath at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

References

* [http://www.atleticatriveneta.it/ATV/storia/olimpiadi/1948-Londra.htm 1948 Olympics with picture] it icon
* [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CONSOADO01 DatabaseOlympics.com profile]
* [http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=1&OLGY=1960 IOC 1960 Summer Olympics]