Marco Marchei
Italian long-distance runner
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Marco Marchei (born 2 August 1954 in Castignano, Ascoli Piceno) is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.
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| Nationality | Italian | ||||||||
| Born | 2 August 1954 | ||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (130 lb) | ||||||||
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| Country |  Italy | ||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||
Event | Marathon | ||||||||
| Club | Pro PAtria Milano | ||||||||
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Medal record
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Biography
He twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1980 and 1984. Marchei set his personal best (2:11.47) in the men's marathon on 14 August 1983 at the World Championships. He is the father of Valentina Marchei.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 35th | 2:23:21 |
| 1982 | Rome City Marathon | Rome, Italy | 4th | 2:12:38 [1] |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 13th | 2:11:47 |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 43rd | 2:22:38 |
