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Frane KatalinicItalian rower, Olympic medalist
Date of Birth: 04.10.1891
Country:  Italy |
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Francesco Cattalinich: Italian Olympic Rower
Francesco Cattalinich, born in 1891 as Frane Katalinić in Zadar, Austro-Hungary, was an Italian rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics for Italy.
Croatian Roots
Born into a Croatian family, Frane Katalinić's life took an unexpected turn when Zadar became part of Italy after World War I. Consequently, his name was Italianized to Francesco Cattalinich.
Olympic Glory
At the 1924 Paris Olympics, Cattalinich represented the Italian rowing team in the eights event. Alongside his brothers Ante and Šimun, he earned a bronze medal, etching his name into Olympic history.
Post-Olympic Career
Following his Olympic achievements, Cattalinich continued rowing for Italy and participated in various national and international competitions. His legacy as a skilled rower remains intact to this day.
