Gian Giorgio Trissino (equestrian)

For the Renaissance humanist, see Gian Giorgio Trissino.
Gian Giorgio Trissino
Personal information
Full name Giovanni Giorgio Trissino
Nationality Italian
Born (1877-07-22)July 22, 1877
Vicenza, Italy
Died 22 December 1963(1963-12-22) (aged 86)
Milan, Italy
Sport
Country Italy Italy
Sport Equestrian
Event(s) Jumping
Retired 1982

Count Giovanni Giorgio Trissino (22 July 1877 22 December 1963) was an Italian horse rider who competed in the 1900 Olympic Games.

Biography

In Paris he tied to the gold medal in the high jump event with Dominique Gardères and was fourth in the same competition with a different horse. He also won a silver medal in the long jump event.

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