Emiliano Pizzoli (born 29 June 1974 in

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) is a former

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Biography

Emiliano Pizzoli won two medals, at senior level, at the

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. He participated at one edition of the

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(2000), he has 19 caps in

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from 1995 to 2008. His personal best time is 13.43 seconds, achieved in June 1998 in

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. The Italian records currently belongs to Emanuele Abate with 13.28 seconds (outdoor) and 7.57 (indoor). He won the bronze medal at the

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. He also participated at the World Championships in

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, the World Indoor Championships in

and

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and the

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without reaching the final.

National records

* 60 metres hurdles: 7.60 (

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, 28 February 1998) - holder till 4 February 2012

Achievements

National titles

He has won 11 times the individual

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. *5 wins in the

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(2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) *6 wins in the

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indoor (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)

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