| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | (1965-05-18)18 May 1965 Cuneo |
| Died | 8 August 1998(1998-08-08) (aged 33) Cuneo |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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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).
Biography
In 1987 his 7:47.61 on the 3000 metres indoor was the second best season performance at the world. This is still the fourth Italian best performance of all time.
Tragically dead at age 33, in mountain, falling on a climb of Corno Stella.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | European Indoor Championships |  Pireaus
|
12th | 3000 m | 8:20.54 | |
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships |  Madrid
|
6th | 3000 m | 8:03.29 | |
| 1987 | European Indoor Championships |  Liévin
|
Semi | 3000 m | 8:12.85 |
References
- "Facts & Figures – IAAF World Cross Country Championships Kampala 2017" (PDF). iaaf.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- "World Top Performers 1980-2006: Men (Indoor)". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- "LISTE ITALIANE ASSOLUTE INDOOR ALL-TIME (Aggiornamento al 2-3-2017)" (PDF). fidal.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- "Walter Merlo cade e muore in montagna". gazzetta.it. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- He ran 7:58.71 in Semi-finals
- He ran 8:01.14 in Semi-finals
External links
- Walter Merlo profile at Association of Road Racing Statisticians