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Salvatore Oppes

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Salvatore Oppes
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born(1909-11-02)2 November 1909
Pozzomaggiore, Italy
Died27 February 1987(1987-02-27) (aged 77)
Rome, Italy
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportEquestrianism
EventShow jumping
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1956 Stockholm Team jumping

Salvatore Oppes (Pozzomaggiore, 2 November 1909 – 27 February 1987) was an Italian show jumping rider who won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.[1]

Biography

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In his career he participated in two editions of the Summer Olympics, is the older brother of Antonio Oppes (1916–2002).[2]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1956 Olympic Games Sweden Stockholm 2nd Team jumping

References

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  1. ^ "Salvatore Oppes". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Salvatore Oppes biography". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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