Full name: Pierpaolo Cristofori
Gender: Male
Height: 5-10.5 (180 cm)
Weight: 159 lbs (72 kg)
Born: January 4, 1956 in Roma, Roma, Italy
Country: Italy
Sport: Modern Pentathlon
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Before 1984, Italy had never won an Olympic medal in the modern pentathlon. But with 1982 World Champion [Daniel Masala] and the East Europeans missing due to the boycott, the Italians were suddenly favoured for the title in Los Angeles. Three-time Olympian Pierpaolo Cristofori was the third member of the Italian team, securing the gold medal with his 11th position individually. Four years earlier, Cristoforiâs job as a police officer nearly prevented Olympic participation. The government had forbidden military personnel to attend the Moscow Games, although the Italians did not boycott the Games. Cristofori took a leave of absence and competed as a civilian. Besides competing in the pentathlon sports, Cristofori was also an avid sailor, and he has competed in Mumm 30 World Championships. |
Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
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1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Men's Individual | Italy | ITA | 25 | ||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Men's Team | Italy | ITA | 6 | ||
1980 Summer | 24 | Moskva | Modern Pentathlon | Men's Individual | Italy | ITA | 17 | ||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Men's Individual | Italy | ITA | 11 | ||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Men's Team | Italy | ITA | 1 | Gold |
Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | TP | IP | AIP | |
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1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Final Standings | 6 | 15,031 | 4,927 | 4,936 | ||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Riding | 4 | 3,194 | 1,100 | |||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Fencing | 8T | 2,256 | 712 | 721 | ||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Shooting | 6T | 2,670 | 780 | |||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Swimming | 7 | 3,428 | 1,128 | |||
1976 Summer | 20 | Montréal | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Running | 8 | 3,483 | 1,207 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Final Standings | 1 | 16,060 | 5,185 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Riding | 1 | 3,240 | 1,040 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Fencing | 4 | 2,560 | 846 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Swimming | 4 | 3,716 | 1,196 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Shooting | 4 | 2,912 | 868 | |||
1984 Summer | 28 | Los Angeles | Modern Pentathlon | Italy | ITA | Running | 1 | 3,632 | 1,235 |