Giacinto De Cassan (10 January 1917 – 13 February 1999) was an Italian cross-country skier. He was born in Rocca Pietore.

De Cassan was a financier and fought during World War II in the German military.[1]

He participated in the demonstration event, military patrol (precursor to biathlon), in the 1948 Winter Olympics, when he had the military rank Caporalmaggiore.[2] In 1948 he placed first, 1950 second and in 1951 he finished first again at the Italian masterships of cross-country skiing in the 50 km (and long distances) category.[3]

Further notable results were:

  • 1948: 1st, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km
  • 1950: 2nd, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km
  • 1951: 1st, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km

De Cassan died in Predaia on 13 February 1999.

References

  1. ↑ Demetz Vincenzo Archived 2010-11-26 at the Wayback Machine (Italian).
  2. ↑ Dal dopoguerra al 1960 Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine (Italian), History of the Fondo Italia, ch. 3.
  3. ↑ CrossCountry: 50 KM (and long distances), FISI statistics, P. 305 (15/30)


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