Elvira Guerra
Images from the hacks and hunter combined event at the 1900 Olympics. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 2 December 1855 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Died | 26 October 1937 (aged 81) Marseille, France |
| Occupation | Circus performer |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Sport | Equestrianism |
| Event(s) | Hack and Hunter |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1900 |
Elvira Guerra (Italian pronunciation: [elˈviːra ˈɡwɛrra]; 2 December 1855 – 26 October 1937) was an Italian equestrienne and circus performer, notable for competing at the 1900 Summer Olympics, the first Games at which women were allowed to compete. She was the first woman to represent Italy at the Olympics.