Giacinto De Cassan (10 January 1917 – 13 February 1999) was an Italian cross-country skier. He was born in Rocca Pietore.
De Cassan was a financier and fought during World War II in the German military.Demetz Vincenzo (Italian).
He participated in the demonstration event, military patrol (precursor to biathlon), in the 1948 Winter Olympics, when he had the military rank Caporalmaggiore.Dal dopoguerra al 1960 (Italian), History of the Fondo Italia, ch. 3. In 1948 he placed first, 1950 second and in 1951 he finished first again at the Italian masterships of cross-country skiing in the 50 km (and long distances) category.CrossCountry: 50 KM (and long distances), FISI statistics, P. 305 (15/30)
Further notable results were: 1948: 1st, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km 1950: 2nd, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km 1951: 1st, Italian men's championships of cross-country skiing, 50 km
De Cassan died in Predaia on 13 February 1999.
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