title: Luigi Benedetti
text: # Luigi Benedetti
  
  Luigi Benedetti (born 19 May 1951, in Massa Carrara) is a former Italian sprinter.
  
  He was twice a finalist with the national relay team on 4x100 metres relay at the Olympic Games (1972 and 1976).
  
  ## Biography
  
  Luigi Benedetti won four medals with the national relay team at the International athletics competitions. He participated at two editions of the Summer Olympics (1972 and 1976), he has 22 caps in national team from 1971 to 1976.
  
  ## Olympic results
  
  | Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich | 8th | 4 × 100 m relay | 39.14 | |
  | 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal | 6th | 4 × 100 m relay | 39.08 | |
  
  ## National titles
  
  In the "Pietro Mennea era", Luigi Benedetti has one win in the individual national championship.
  
  * 1 win in 100 metres (1973)
  