Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Biography From 1962 to 1972 Gentile took part in 33 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. He won four international medals and six national titles: in the long jump (1968) and triple jump (1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971). After finishing his sporting career, Gentile turned to acting. He appeared opposite Maria Callas in Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, in the role of Jason.Wallechinsky, David (1984). The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896–1980. Triple Jump. p. 90.
World records Triple jump: 17.10 m ( Mexico City, 16 October 1968) Triple jump: 17.22 m ( Mexico City, 17 October 1968)
Achievements Year Tournament Venue Result Measure Notes 1963 Mediterranean Games Naples, Italy 2nd 15.50 m 1967 Mediterranean Games Tunis, Tunisia 2nd 16.04 m Universiade Tokyo, Japan 3rd 15.84 m 1968 Olympic Games Mexico City, Mexico 3rd 17.22 m New world record at the moment of the jump.He set also the world record in qualifying with the measure of 17.10 m. 1972 Olympic Games Munich, West Germany 16th 16.04 m
See also Italian all-time lists – Triple jump FIDAL Hall of Fame Triple jump world record progression Men's long jump Italian record progression
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