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Andrea Benvenuti

Italian middle-distance runner

Andrea Benvenuti (born 13 December 1969 in Negrar, Verona) is an Italian former 800 metres runner.

Contents

  • 1 Biography
  • 2 International compe*ions
  • 3 National *les
  • 4 See also
  • 5 References
  • 6 External links

Biography

He won the gold medal at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki. Previously, he had come fifth in the 1992 Olympic final and third in the World Cup 1992. He represented his country at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics.

He is the Italian record holder of the 1000 metres with the time of 2:15.76.His personal best in 800 metres is 1:43.92. He is a two-time national champion at the Italian Athletics Championships. After his retirement, he was entered into the FIDAL Hall of Fame.

International compe*ions

National *les

  • Italian Athletics Championships
    • 800 m outdoor: 1992
    • 800 m indoor: 1991

See also

  • Italian all-time lists - 800 metres

References

    External links

    • Andrea Benvenuti at World Athletics
    • Andrea Benvenuti at Italian Athletics Federation (in Italian)
    • Andrea Benvenuti at Olympics.com
    • Andrea Benvenuti at Olympedia