| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Water Polo | ||
| Competitor for Italy | ||
| Gold | 1948 London | Team competition |
| Bronze | 1952 Helsinki | Team competition |
Ermenegildo "Gildo" Arena (25 February 1921, Naples – 8 February 2005, Naples) was an Italian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
In 1948 he was part of the Italian team which won the gold medal. He played six matches and scored eleven goals. Four years later he was a member of the Italian team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played all eight matches.