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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Cuneo | 18 May 1965
Died | 8 August 1998 Cuneo | (aged 33)
Sport | |
Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance running Marathon |
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Personal bests |
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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 | 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 |