Luigi Facelli
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Luigi Facelli (10 May 1898 – 4 May 1991) was an Italian hurdler. He was born in Acqui Terme, in Piedmont, and died in Milan at the age of 92.[1]
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Nationality | Italian | ||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1898-05-10)10 May 1898 Acqui Terme, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 4 May 1991(1991-05-04) (aged 92) Milan, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Hurdles | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club | SG Gallaratese GSOM Milanolano SS Ambrosiana | ||||||||||||||||||||
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He was one of Italy's greatest hurdlers.[2] He was particularly known for rivalry with the British champion David Burghley in the 1920s and 1930s.[3]