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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Cuneo | 18 May 1965
Died | 8 August 1998 Cuneo | (aged 33)
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Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) |
Long-distance running Marathon |
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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]
In 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]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
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1985 | European Indoor Championships |
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12th | 3000 m | 8:20.54 | [5] |
1986 | European Indoor Championships |
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6th | 3000 m | 8:03.29 | [6] |
1987 | European Indoor Championships |
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Semi | 3000 m | 8:12.85 |
Personal information | |
---|---|
Nationality | Italian |
Born | Cuneo | 18 May 1965
Died | 8 August 1998 Cuneo | (aged 33)
Sport | |
Country |
![]() |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) |
Long-distance running Marathon |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal bests |
|
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]
In 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]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
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1985 | European Indoor Championships |
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12th | 3000 m | 8:20.54 | [5] |
1986 | European Indoor Championships |
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6th | 3000 m | 8:03.29 | [6] |
1987 | European Indoor Championships |
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Semi | 3000 m | 8:12.85 |