Cattaneo, Davide

A soldier from Milan, born 1888

Holds Italian record of 32 miles in 8 hours. He is the holder of the Lord Byron Challenge Cup, donated by Lady Layard. The race is from Santa Lucia to the Lido, 4 ½ miles, time 1 hour 51 minutes 47seconds. The swim was once performed by Lord Byron.

He has a record of 13 hours sea swimming and holds the Italian fifty Kilometers Championship.