 Gentile in 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | Italian | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 4 September 1943 Latina, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Triple jump | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Oro | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
From 1962 to 1972 Gentile took part in 33 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.[2] He won four international medals[3] and six national titles: in the long jump (1968) and triple jump (1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971).[4] After finishing his sporting career, Gentile turned to acting. He appeared opposite Maria Callas in Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, in the role of Jason.[5]
Mexico City, 16 October 1968) Mexico City, 17 October 1968)| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Measure | Notes |
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| 1963 | Mediterranean Games | Naples, Italy | 2nd | 15.50 m | |
| 1967 | Mediterranean Games | Tunis, Tunisia | 2nd | 16.04 m | |
| Universiade | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 15.84 m | ||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 3rd | 17.22 m | [note 1][note 2] |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 16th | 16.04 m |
