Gianni Gambi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gianni Gambi

Italian swimmer

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1907

Place of Birth: Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Date of Death: 18-May-1986

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: Italy

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Gianni Gambi (also Giovanni; 6 September 1907 – 18 May 1986) was an Italian swimmer who competed in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
After the Olympics he changed to open water swimming, together with his brother Cecco, and in the 1930s competed in Canada and the United States.
In 1948 he crossed the English Channel in 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Next year he swam 21 miles between Naples and Capri in 15 hours.