Vittorio Fontanella
Italian distance runner
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Vittorio Fontanella (born March 17, 1953 in Chiampo, Vicenza) is a former middle distance runner from Italy.
Biography
He set his personal best (3:35.93) in the men's 1500 meter in 1981. He also owned the Italian national record in the mile until 1991, set in Zurich during the same competition in which he set the national record in the 1500m event. He also held the Italian national record in the 3000m event (7:45.02, in Bologna 12 September 1981). He is currently a gymnastic teacher in the public school system.
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 5th | 1500 metres | 3:40.4 |
National championships
Vittorio Fontanella has won 4 times the individual national championship.
- 3 wins in the 1500 metres (1975, 1976, 1979)
- 1 win in the 800 metres indoor (1973)