Alessandro Gandellini
Italian race walker (born 1973)
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Alessandro Gandellini (born 30 April 1973) is an Italian former race walker.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | April 30, 1973 |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Oro |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Biography
Alessandro Gandellini participated at two editions of the Summer Olympics (2000 and 2004), he has 21 caps in national team from 1996 to 2006.[1] He won five times the national championships at senior level.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 12th | 20 km |
| World Race Walking Cup | Poděbrady, Czech Republic | 17th | 20 km | |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 12th | 20 km |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 5th | 20 km |
| World Race Walking Cup | Mézidon-Canon, France | 8th | 20 km | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 9th | 20 km |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 12th | 20 km |
| Mediterranean Games | Radès, Tunisia | 3rd | 20 km | |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 7th | 20 km |
| World Race Walking Cup | Turin, Italy | 7th | 20 km | |
| 2003 | European Race Walking Cup | Cheboksary, Russia | 2nd | 20 km |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 21st | 20 km | |
| 2004 | World Race Walking Cup | Naumburg, Germany | 13th | 20 km |
| Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | DNF | 20 km |
National titles
- Italian Indoor Athletics Championships
- 5000 metres walk: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
