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Rome
Eternal City
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the Sport Events
ome has a link with sports which goes back to the first years of its existence.
Competitive spirit and sporting events have been a consistent feature in
Rome’s history which began with the first wrestling competitions at the
Fori Imperiali and the equestrian races at the Circo Massimo.
This passion for games has remained unchanged over the centuries and Rome
has continued to host important sporting events.
Infact, Rome has hosted events such as the 1960 Olympic Games, the 1990
World Cup, the 1994 Swimming Championships, and the 1996 Championship Cup
Juventus-Ajax.
In addition, the yearly International Equestrian Event in Piazza di Siena,
the International tennis tournament, the Rome Marathon and the Golden Gala
of Track and Field are an unmistakable tribute to Rome’s love of sports
and the City’s proven ability to organize sporting events at all levels.
Results which have been widely recognized at international level, and which
have been achieved thanks to CONI, the National Olympic Committee.
Pictures from:
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Roma 1960 Olympic Games
Berruti's 200m finish
Roma 1960 Olympic Gold medal (26 kB)
Bikila, bare foot, wins the Marathon. (36 kB)
Cassius Clay on the podium (20 kB)
Livio Berruti e Wilma Rudolph at the Olympic Village. (47 kB)
Gregory Peck at the Olympic Village. (42 kB)
Grace Kelly and her brother at the Olympic Village. (32 kB)
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1987 - Athletics World Championships (34 kB)
Opening Ceremony (95 kB)
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1990 - World Football Championships (31 kB)
The winners (60 kB)
Toto' Schillaci (43 kB)
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1994 - Swimming World Championships (62 kB)
Diving (24 kB)
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1995 - World Military Sports Championships (19 kB) |
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1996 - Rome Marathon (36 kB)
Link to official site of Rome Marathon |
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1996 - International Tennis Championships (37kB) |
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1996 - Athletics Golden Gala (25 kB)
Link to IAAF |
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1996 - Equestrian Competition "Piazza di Siena" (29 kB)
1996 - Equestrian Competition "Piazza di Siena" (30 kB)
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