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]

Walter Merlo
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born(1965-05-18)18 May 1965
Cuneo
Died8 August 1998(1998-08-08) (aged 33)
Cuneo
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running
Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 3000 m indoor: 7:47.61 (1987)
  • 5000 m: 13:37:71 (1991)

Biography

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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]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Time Notes
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

References

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  1. ^ "Facts & Figures – IAAF World Cross Country Championships Kampala 2017" (PDF). iaaf.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  2. ^ "World Top Performers 1980-2006: Men (Indoor)". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  3. ^ "LISTE ITALIANE ASSOLUTE INDOOR ALL-TIME (Aggiornamento al 2-3-2017)" (PDF). fidal.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Walter Merlo cade e muore in montagna". gazzetta.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  5. ^ He ran 7:58.71 in Semi-finals
  6. ^ He ran 8:01.14 in Semi-finals
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  • Walter Merlo profile at Association of Road Racing Statisticians