Edgardo Vaghi
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Edgardo Vaghi was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He later fought for Italy in their air force during World War II over Greece and the Soviet Union. Prior to both careers, he competed in auto racing.
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[edit] Auto racing career
In 1935, Vaghi was Class II champion in the touring car event from Milan to San Remo.
[edit] Bobsleigh career
Vaghi finished 11th in the two-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
[edit] Military career
As a Second Lieutenant (Sottotenete in Italian), Vaghi fought against the Royal Air Force in Greece in 1941 which damaged his fighter plane.
[edit] References
- 1936 bobsleigh two-man results
- Milan to San Remo 1935 results featuring Vaghi
- ANR article on Torresi including Vaghi
- RAF fighting in Greece in 1941 featuring Vaghi
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