Maurizio Bobbato
Italian middle-distance runner
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Maurizio Bobbato (born 17 February 1979, in Castelfranco Veneto) is an Italian middle-distance runner, who won a bronze medal in Birmingham at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 17 February 1979 |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle distance running |
| Club | C.S. Carabinieri |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Medal record | |
Biography
Bobbato is a 5-time winner of the Italian national championships.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Italy | |||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 19th (h) | 1500m | 3:54.14 |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | elim. heat | 800 metres | 1'48"36 |
| 2006 | European Indoor Cup | Liévin, France | 2nd | 800 metres | 1'50"05 [2] |
| European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | elim. heat | 800 metres | 1'48"21 | |
| 2007 | European Indoor Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 3rd | 800 metres | 1'48"71  |
National titles
- 1 win in 800 metres at the Italian Athletics Championships (2006) [3]
- 3 wins in 800 metres at the Italian Athletics Indoor Championships (2005, 2006, 2007)[4]
- 1 win in 1500 metres at the Italian Athletics Indoor Championships (2007)
