Matteo Villani (athlete)
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | San Secondo Parmense, Parma, Italy |
28 August 1982
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Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
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Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Steeplechase |
Club | C.S. Carabinieri |
Coached by | Renzo Fineli |
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Personal best(s) |
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Matteo Villani (born August 28, 1982 in San Secondo Parmense, Parma) is an Italian steeplechase runner.[1]
Biography
He represented Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and competed in the men's 3000 m steeplechase. He ran in the first heat of the event, against twelve other competitors, including France's Bouabdellah Tahri and Kenya's Brimin Kipruto (who eventually won the gold medal in the final), but did not finish the entire race.[2]
Villani also achieved his personal best time of 8:21.73, at a meeting in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.
National championships
Matteo Villani has won 2 times for the individual national championships.[3]
- 2 wins in 3000 metres steeplechase (2009, 2012)
See also
References
External links
- IAAF profile for Matteo Villani
- NBC Olympics Profile