Nicola Tempesta
Italian judoka (1935–2021)
Nicola Tempesta (28 June 1935 – 20 February 2021) was an Italian judoka who competed at the 1964 and 1972 Olympics. He finished in sixth place in 1964 and was disqualified in 1972. Tempesta won more than 10 European medals, including two gold – in 1957 and 1961.
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Naples, Italy | 28 June 1935
Died | 20 February 2021 Naples, Italy | (aged 85)
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Judo |
Club | Associazione Polisportiva Partenope, Napoli |
Tempesta died on 20 February 2021 in Naples at the age of 85.[1]