Vincenzo Lombardo (21 January 1932, in Santo Stefano di Camastra – 2 December 2007, in Milan) was an Italian sprinter.
Biography Vincenzo Lombardo won three medals at the International athletics competitions. He participated at two editions of the Summer Olympics (1952 and 1956), he has 14 caps in national team from 1955 to 1960.
After a successful career in athletics, he became a General of "Guardia de Finanza" and was active against criminals. He eventually went back to sports, starting as a sports manager and then rising up as a Chairman of FIDAL Regional Committee in Lombardi.
One of his two daughters, Patrizia and Rossana, was also in sports, representing Italy in 100m and 400m hurdles.
Olympic results Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes1952Olympic Games Helsinki 400 metres 49.31956Olympic Games Melbourne 200 metres 21.4 4th 4×100 metres relay 40.3
National titles Vincenzo Lombardo has won 3 time the individual national championship. 3 wins in the 400 metres (1952, 1954, 1955)
See also Italy national relay team
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