Antonio Ambu (born 10 May 1936) is an Italian former
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
who competed in the
1964 Summer Olympics
The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 ( ja, 東京1964), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo had been awarded the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this ho ...
and in the
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve ...
.
National titles
Antonio Ambu has won 34 times the individual
national championship
A national championship(s) is the top achievement for any sport or competition, contest within a league of a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the be ...
.
*6 wins on
5000 metres
The 5000 metres or 5000-metre run is a common long-distance running event in track and field, approximately equivalent to or . It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics, run over laps of a stan ...
(1958, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967)
*7 wins on
10000 metres
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(1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
*7 wins on
Half marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of —half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish or shortcu ...
(1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
*7 wins on
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...
(1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
*7 wins on
Cross country running
Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or grass. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open coun ...
(1959, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
See also
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Men's marathon Italian record progression The Italian record progression men's marathon is recognised by the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL).
Record progression
See also
* List of Italian records in athletics
* Men's marathon world record progression
References
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Italian Athletics Championships - Multi winners
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5000 metres winners of Italian Athletics Championships
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10000 metres winners of Italian Athletics Championships
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1936 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Cagliari
Italian male cross country runners
Italian male long-distance runners
Italian male marathon runners
Olympic athletes for Italy
Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Italy
Athletes (track and field) at the 1967 Mediterranean Games
Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics
Italian Athletics Championships winners