| Nationality | Italian |
|---|---|
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus throw, hurdles |
| Club | Giovinezza |
| Birth date | 22 December 1913 |
| Birth place | Trieste, Austria-Hungary |
| Death date | 14 October 1998 (aged 84) |
| Death place | Rome, Italy |
| Height | 189 cm |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Alma mater | University of Bologna |
| Pb | DT – 51.49 m (1938)[1][2] |
| Country | Italy |
Giorgio Oberweger (22 December 1913 – 14 October 1998) was an Italian discus thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1936 Olympics and a silver at the 1938 European Championships. He placed sixth at the 1934 European Championships and 15th at the 1948 Olympics.[1] Oberweger won five national titles, in the discus throw (1934 and 1936–1938) and 110 metres hurdles (1939).[3]
Biography
Oberweger graduated in law from the University of Bologna, but later favoured engineering-related occupations. In 1938, he obtained a pilot license and fought as a fighter pilot during World War II, receiving three medals for bravery. Between 1946 and 1960, he was the head coach of the Italian athletics team. Then, until 1967, he worked at the Italian Athletics Federation and until 1972 at the Italian Central School of Sport.[1][2] [3][4]
References
- ^ Giorgio Oberweger Archived 12 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
- ^ Giorgio Oberweger. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012". sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ Leggendario Giorgio Oberweger. istrianet.org (30 March 2006)