Walter Merlo (18 May 1965 – 8 August 1998) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed at one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at senior level (1989).[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 18 May 1965 Cuneo |
| Died | 8 August 1998 (aged 33) Cuneo |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Biography
editIn 1987 his 7:47.61 on the 3000 metres indoor was the second best season performance at the world.[2] This is still the fourth Italian best performance of all-time.[3]
Tragically dead at age 33, in mountain, falling on a climb of Corno Stella.[4]
Achievements
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | European Indoor Championships |  Pireaus
|
12th | 3000 m | 8:20.54 | [5] |
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships |  Madrid
|
6th | 3000 m | 8:03.29 | [6] |
| 1987 | European Indoor Championships |  Liévin
|
Semi | 3000 m | 8:12.85 |
References
edit- ^ "Facts & Figures – IAAF World Cross Country Championships Kampala 2017" (PDF). iaaf.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "World Top Performers 1980-2006: Men (Indoor)". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "LISTE ITALIANE ASSOLUTE INDOOR ALL-TIME (Aggiornamento al 2-3-2017)" (PDF). fidal.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Walter Merlo cade e muore in montagna". gazzetta.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ He ran 7:58.71 in Semi-finals
- ^ He ran 8:01.14 in Semi-finals
External links
edit- Walter Merlo profile at Association of Road Racing Statisticians