Norbert Bonvecchio (born 14 August 1985) is an Italian athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[3] Earlier in his career, he competed in the high jump.[4]

Norbert Bonvecchio
Personal information
Born (1985-08-15) 15 August 1985 (age 38)
Trento
EducationUniversity of L'Aquila[1]
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubAtletica Trento
Coached bySergio Bonvecchio[2]

His personal best in the event is 80.37 metres, set in Braunschweig in 2014.

International competitions edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Italy
2013 Mediterranean Games Mersin, Turkey 6th Javelin throw 72.55 m
Universiade Kazan, Russia 9th Javelin throw 75.28 m
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 30th (q) Javelin throw 69.38 m
2016 European Cup Winter Throwing Arad, Romania 2nd Javelin throw 76.66 m
European Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 24th (q) Javelin throw 75.75 m

Seasonal bests by year edit

  • 2008 - 70.23
  • 2009 - 70.74
  • 2011 - 75.52
  • 2012 - 79.22
  • 2013 - 77.78
  • 2014 - 80.37
  • 2015 - 79.45
  • 2016 - 79.21
  • 2017 – 79.80
  • 2018 – 70.93
  • 2019 – 73.22
  • 2020 – 74.64

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