Emmett Toppino

Martin Emmett Toppino (July 1, 1909 – September 8, 1971) was an American athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

Martin Emmett Toppino
Martin Emmett Toppino (1909–1971)
Personal information
BornJuly 1, 1909
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedSeptember 8, 1971
New Orleans, Louisiana
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1932 Los Angeles 4x100 m relay

At the Los Angeles Olympics, Emmett Toppino from New Orleans ran the second leg in the American 4 × 100 m relay team, which won the gold medal with a new world record of 40.0.[2]

He was a member of the track and field team for the Loyola Wolf Pack and was a member of the Beggars Fraternity at Loyola University New Orleans.

Emmett Toppino died in New Orleans in 1971, aged 62.

References
  1. "100 Years, 100 Milestones". Loyola University New Orleans Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  2. "Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame". Allstate Sugar Bowl. Retrieved 1 April 2013.

"Emmett Toppino". Loyola University New Orleans Wolfpack Hall of Fame. Retrieved 1 April 2013.

"Emmett Toppino". Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 1 April 2013.


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