Livio Berruti: key obituary facts
Is Livio Berruti dead? Yes. Livio Berruti died on August 9, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Livio Berruti's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Livio Berruti known for?
He was an Italian former athlete.
More about Livio Berruti
Born: 19 May 1939.
Place of birth: Turin.
Gender: male.
Occupation: athletics competitor, sprinter, athlete.
Nationality: Kingdom of Italy, Italy.
Employer: Zegna, Fiat.
Awards: Gold Collar for Sports Merit.
Livio Berruti, the Italian athlete who won the 200-meter dash at the 1960 Summer Olympics, died on August 9, 2026, aged 87.
Born in Turin on May 19, 1939, he became one of Italy’s best-known sprinters and also competed in international athletics events, winning five individual medals and three more with the national relay team. While studying chemistry after attending Liceo Classico “Cavour,” he competed at the Rome Olympics and surged into prominence by equaling the then world record of 20.5 seconds in the 200-meter semifinals before taking gold in the final.