Pericle Pagliani
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Pericle Pagliani (2 February 1883 - 4 October 1932) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed in the men's 5 miles and men's 3 miles team race at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography
He was the most famous Italian podist in the early twentieth century, the idol of the youngest Dorando Pietri, who decided to seriously engage in racing competitions when he battled him in a racing competition that took place in 1904 in his Carpi hometown.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Intercalated Games | Greece Athens | Round One | 1500 metres | DNF | |
| 5th | 5 miles | Unknown | ||||
| Final | 3 miles team race | Unknown | ||||
| 1908 | Olympic Games | United Kingdom London | Round One | 5 miles | 26:56.4 | |
| Round One | 3 miles team race | 15:22.6 |
National titles
He won five national championships at individual senior level.
- Italian Athletics Championships 5000 metres: 1908 Half marathon: 1906, 1910 Cross country: 1908, 1909
External links
- at World Athletics
- at Olympics.com
- at Olympedia
- page at LazioWiki