Felix Cappella
Felix Cappella (born January 24, 1930 in Fara in Sabina ; † February 26, 2011 ) was a Canadian walker of Italian origin.
In 1966 he was sixth in the 20 mile walk at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston .
The following year, he won bronze in the 20 km walk and silver in the 50 km walk at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg .
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he came in 23rd place in 50 km walking . In walking 20 km he did not reach the goal.
In 1970 he was eighth in the 20 mile walk at the British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh .
Three times he was Canadian champion over 20 km (19671969), twice over 50 km (1968, 1971) and once over 20 miles (1966).
Personal bests
- 20 km walking: 1:34:24 h, November 17, 1963, Toronto
- 50 km walking: 4:22:29 h, June 16, 1968, Toronto
Web links
- Felix Cappella represented Canada at 1968 Games , obituary in Midland Mirror, March 4, 2011
- Entry into the Midland Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
- Felix Cappella in the database of Sports-Reference (English; archived from the original )
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cappella, Felix |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian walker of Italian origin |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 24, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fara in Sabina |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 26, 2011 |