Pericle Pagliani
Italian middle- and long-distance runner
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Pericle Pagliani (2 February 1883 - 4 October 1932) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed in the men's 5 miles and men's 3 miles team race at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | Luigi Pagliani 2 February 1883 |
| Died | 4 October 1932 (aged 49) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance running Marathon |
| Club | Società Podistica Lazio |
Biography
He was the most famous Italian podist in the early twentieth century, the idol of the youngest Dorando Pietri, who decided to seriously engage in racing competitions when he battled him in a racing competition that took place in 1904 in his Carpi hometown.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Intercalated Games |  Athens |
Round One | 1500 metres | DNF | |
| 5th | 5 miles | Unknown | ||||
| Final | 3 miles team race | Unknown | ||||
| 1908 | Olympic Games |  London |
Round One | 5 miles | 26:56.4 | |
| Round One | 3 miles team race | 15:22.6 | [4] |
National titles
He won five national championships at individual senior level.[5]
- Italian Athletics Championships
- 5000 metres: 1908
- Half marathon: 1906, 1910
- Cross country: 1908, 1909
