Vittorio Visini

Vittorio Visini (born 25 May 1945) s a retired Italian race walker. He competed in the 20 km and 50 km events at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics and finished in 6–8th place.[1]

Vittorio Visini
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1945-05-25) 25 May 1945
Chieti, Italy
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly
SportAthletics
Event(s)Race walk
ClubC.S. Carabinieri
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 20 km – 1:25.49 (1981)
  • 50 km – 3:56.00 (1978)
Medal record
Representing Italy
Mediterranean Games
1967 Tunis50 km walk
1971 Smirne50 km walk

Biography

From 1965 to 1982 Visini took part in 67 international competitions. He won 16 national titles: in the 20 km (1970), 50 km (1970–1975 and 1981), and 5 km indoor (1970–1976 and 1978).[2][3] In retirement he worked as a racewalking coach.[4]

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventPerformanceNote
1968 Olympic Games Mexico City 6th 50 km walk 4:36:33
1972 Olympic Games Munich 8th 20 km walk 1:32:30
7th 50 km walk 4:08:31
1976 Olympic Games Montreal 8th 20 km walk 1:29:31

See also

References
  1. Vittorio Visini. sports-reference.com
  2. ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  3. "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  4. Annuario dell'Atletica 2009. FIDAL. 2009.
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