Rosetta Cattaneo (14 January 1919 – 1988) was an Italian sprinter. She was the italian record holder for women in the 200 metres with the time of 25.3 established in 1940.

Biography She won a bronze medal in the 4×100 metres relay, the first medal ever for Italian women in a relay race, at the 1938 European Athletics Championships in Vienna, with co-runners Maria Apollonio, Maria Alfero and Italia Lucchini She has 8 caps in national team from 1937 to 1942.

Achievements Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes1938European Championships Vienna 3rd relay 50.4

National titles Rosetta Cattaneo has won the individual national championship four times. 4 wins in the 200 metres (1939, 1940, 1942, 1943)

See also Italy national relay team

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Dizionario biografico delle donne lombarde: 568-1968 - Rosetta Cattaneo