Alessandro Lambruschini

Alessandro Lambruschini (born 7 January 1965) is an Italian former long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase

Alessandro Lambruschini
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1965-01-07) 7 January 1965 (age 59)
Fucecchio, Italy
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
ClubG.S. Fiamme Oro
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 1500 m: 3:35.27 min (1987)
  • 3000 m: 7:44.7 min (1997)
  • 3000 m st: 8:08.78 min (1993)
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 0 1
World Championships 0 0 1
European Championships 1 1 1
Mediterranean Games 1 1 0
World Cup 0 1 1
European Cup 5 2 1
Men’s athletics
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 3000 m steeplechase
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Stuttgart 3000 m steeplechase
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1994 Helsinki 3000 m steeplechase
Silver medal – second place 1998 Budapest 3000 m steeplechase
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Split 3000 m steeplechase
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Latakia 3000 m steeplechase
Silver medal – second place 1991 Athens 3000 m steeplechase

Biography edit

Lambruschini participated at three editions of the Summer Olympics (1988, 1992, 1996), he has 40 caps in national team from 1985 to 1998.[1] He in 3000 metres steeplechase won 17 in international athletics competitions, including two at the IAAF World Cup and eight in the European Cup.[2] After his retirement from competitions, he is dedicated to the duathlon also getting good results in the master categories.

Achievements edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Italy
1986 European Indoor Championships Madrid, Spain 7th 1500 m 3:49.95
European Championships Stuttgart, West Germany 22nd (h) 3000 m s'chase 8:49.90
1987 European Indoor Championships Liévin, France 11th (h) 1500 m 3:50.04
World Indoor Championships Indianapolis, United States 8th 1500 m 3:42.25
3000 m DNF
World Championships Rome, Italy 9th 3000 m s'chase 8:24.25
Mediterranean Games Latakia, Syria 1st 3000 m s'chase 8:19.72
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 4th 3000 m s'chase 8:12.17
1989 World Cup Barcelona, Spain 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:21.751
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 3rd 3000 m s'chase 8:15.82
1991 Mediterranean Games Athens, Greece 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:22.95
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 4th 3000 m s'chase 8:15.52
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 3rd 3000 m s'chase 8:08.78
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 1st 3000 m s'chase 8:22.40
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 10th 3000 m s'chase 8:22.64
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 3rd 3000 m s'chase 8:11.28
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 8th (h) [3] 3000 m s'chase 8:26.35
1998 European Championships Budapest, Hungary 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:16.70

1Representing Europe

National titles edit

Lambruschini is a ten-time individual national champion.[4][5]

Personal life edit

Lambruschini was in a relationship with American footballer Jill Rutten while she played in Italy.[6]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009.
  2. ^ "PODIO INTERNAZIONALE DAL 1908 AL 2008 - UOMINI" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  3. ^ Did not finish in the semifinal.
  4. ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  5. ^ "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  6. ^ Rimati, Mario. "Intervista con Jill Rutten" [Interview with Jill Rutten]. CalcioDonna.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.

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