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Livio Berruti, Olympic champion in the 200 meters in Rome 1960, has died
Livio Berruti, famous for his victory in the 200 meters at the 1960 Olympics, has passed away at 87 after a long illness.
Livio Berruti, Olympic champion in the 200 meters in Rome in 1960, has died at the age of 87 in a clinic in Turin. According to reports, Berruti passed away after battling a period of illness.
On September 3, 1960, at just 21 years old, Berruti broke American dominance in the discipline, winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record with a time of 20.5, matching the world record.
News of his death has been confirmed by various sources, including ANSA, and it has been learned that the funeral will be held privately.
Immediate reactions came from prominent figures, including the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, who described Berruti as a highly representative figure of Italian sports.