Emanuele Abate
Italian hurdler
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Emanuele Abate (born 8 July 1985) is an Italian athlete competing in the 110 metres hurdles. He was born in Genoa.
Emanuele Abate (in blue jersey) at istanbul 2012. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 8 July 1985 |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 110 metres hurdles |
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Oro |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Medal record | |
Biography
In 2012 he twice improved the national record, first time in Montgeron on 13 May 2012 with 13"32,[1] second time in Turin, on 8 June, at Memorial Primo Nebiolo, with 13"28.[2]
National records
- 60 metres hurdles indoor: 7.57 (4 February 2012
Magglingen) – Until 1 March 2013 - 110 metres hurdles: 13.28 (8 June 2012
Turin)
Progression
- 110 m hurdles
| Year | Performance | Venue | Date | World Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13.54 |  Amsterdam | 9 July 2016 | |
| 2013 | 13.49 |  Gateshead | 23 June 2013 | |
| 2012 | 13.28 | Turin | 8 June 2012 | 13th |
| 2011 | 13.54 | Rieti | 10 September 2011 | 59th[3] |
| 2010 | 13.72 |  Chiasso | 23 June 2010 | |
| 2009 | 13.65 | Nembro | 22 July 2009 | |
| 2008 | 13.66 | Celle Ligure | 24 June 2008 | |
| 2007 | 13.62 |  Bangkok | 10 August 2007 | |
| 2006 | 13.59 | Geneva | 11 June 2006 | |
| 2004 | 14.64 | Brixen | 29 May 2004 |
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | World Championships |  Daegu |
21st Quarter | 110 m hs | 13.63 | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London |
10th Semi | 110 m hs | 13.35 | |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam |
12th Semi | 110 m hs | 13.54 | SB |
National titles
He has won the individual national championship six times.[4][5]
- 3 wins in the 110 metres hurdles (2007, 2008, 2011)
- 3 wins in the 60 metres hurdles indoor (2008, 2009, 2011)
