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

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventTimeNotes
1906Intercalated GamesGreece AthensRound One1500 metresDNF
5th5 milesUnknown
Final3 miles team raceUnknown
1908Olympic GamesUnited Kingdom LondonRound One5 miles26:56.4
Round One3 miles team race15:22.6

National titles

He won five national championships at individual senior level.

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