Alfredo Rizzo (athlete)

Alfredo Rizzo (1 July 1933 – 7 February 2023) was an Italian middle-distance runner who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

[1][2][3] Nicknamed "King", Rizzo was the first Italian to go under 9' in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

[4] During his career he set up 14 national records and competed 37 times in the national team.

[4] After his retirement, he served as a trainer, manager and master of ceremonies in the Milan team Riccardi.

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