Ignazio FABRA
Italy
Deaflympic Medals:
2 2 1
First Deaflympic Games: Helsinki 1961
Born: 1930
Deceased: 13 Apr 2008
Gender: m
He is considered one of history's most unique and outstanding wrestlers by the International Amateur Wrestling Federation (FILA). Thanks to his achievements and popularity in the world of wrestling, the CISS leadership was induced to include wrestling as a medal sport at the Deaf World Games at Helsinki, Finland, in 1961. Competed at the Deaf World Games three times (1961, 1965 and 1969), in which he won a total of 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze). 1955 world champion among the non-deaf in the 52kg Greco-roman weight class, at the world championships held in Karlsruhe, Germany.
| Deaflympics / World Championships | Sport | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki 1961 | Wrestling Freestyle | 52 - 57 kg | Silver |
| Helsinki 1961 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | 52 - 57 kg | Gold |
| Washington DC 1965 | Wrestling Freestyle | 52 - 57 kg | Bronze |
| Washington DC 1965 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | 52 - 57 kg | Silver |
| Belgrade 1969 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | 52 - 57 kg | Gold |
| Olympics | Sport | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki 1952 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | - 52 kg | Silver | |
| Melbourne 1956 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | - 52 kg | Silver | |
| Rome 1960 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | - 52 kg | 5th | |
| Tokyo 1964 | Wrestling Greco-Roman | - 52 kg | 4th |