| Giuseppe Gentile | |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | Triple jump |
| Club: | G.S. Fiamme Oro |
| Birth Date: | 1943 9, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Latina, Italy |
| Weight: | 83kg (183lb) |
| Country: |  Italy |
Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
From 1962 to 1972 Gentile took part in 33 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.[2] He won four international medals[3] and six national titles: in the long jump (1968) and triple jump (1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971).[4] After finishing his sporting career, Gentile turned to acting. He appeared opposite Maria Callas in Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, in the role of Jason.[5]
Mexico City, 16 October 1968) Mexico City, 17 October 1968)| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Measure | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mediterranean Games | Naples, Italy | 2nd | 15.50 m | ||
| 1967 | Mediterranean Games | Tunis, Tunisia | 2nd | 16.04 m | ||
| Universiade | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 15.84 m | |||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 3rd | 17.22 m | [6] [7] | |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 16th | 16.04 m |