Andrea Benvenuti

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

Andrea Benvenuti
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1969-12-13) 13 December 1969
Negrar, Italy
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 metres
ClubFiamme Azzurre
Coached byGianni Ghidini
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 800 m: 1:43.92 (1992)
  • 1000 m: 2:15.76 (1992)
Medal record
European Championships
1994 Helsinki800 metres

Biography

He won the gold medal at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki.[1] 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.[2][3] After his retirement he was entered into the FIDAL Hall of Fame.

International competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Italy
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury, Canada 23rd (sf) 800m 1:57.48
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 5th 800 metres 1:45.23
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 1st 800m 1:46.12

National titles

See also

References
  1. "PODIO INTERNAZIONALE DAL 1908 AL 2008 - UOMINI" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
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