Francesco Perrone facts for kids

Francesco Perrone competing at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Francesco Perrone (born December 3, 1930, died April 27, 2020) was a talented Italian long-distance runner. He was known for competing in very long races, like the marathon. A marathon is a race that is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) long!

Francesco Perrone: An Italian Olympic Runner

Early Life and Running Career

Francesco Perrone was born in a town called Cellino San Marco in Italy. He loved running and became a skilled long-distance athlete. He was part of a special sports group called Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro. This group helps athletes train and compete.

Running in the Olympics

One of Francesco's biggest achievements was competing in the 1960 Summer Olympics. He ran in the marathon event, representing Italy on the world stage. The Olympics are a huge international sports event where athletes from many countries compete.

His Final Years

Sadly, Francesco Perrone passed away on April 27, 2020, in Bari, Italy. He was 89 years old. He died from a sickness called COVID-19.

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See also

In Spanish: Francesco Perrone para niños