Edoardo Righi (13 October 1926 – 8 August 2019) was an Italian
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.
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, who was 8th in the
marathon
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at the
1958 European Athletics Championships
The 6th European Athletics Championships were held from 19–24 August 1958 in the Olympic Stadium of Stockholm, Sweden. Contemporaneous reports on the event were given in the Glasgow Herald.
Medal summary
Complete results were publi ...
.
[
Two-time national champion at ]senior
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* Senior (name), a surname ...
level.
National records
* 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 ...
: 2:26:52 ( Stockholm
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, 24 August 1958) - record holder until 28 October 1962.[
]
Achievements
See also
* Men's marathon Italian record progression
* Italy at the 1958 European Athletics Championships
References
External links
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1926 births
2019 deaths
Italian male long-distance runners
Italian male marathon runners
Sportspeople from the Province of Avellino
Italian Athletics Championships winners