Walter Merlo
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 18 May 1965 |
| Died | 8 August 1998 (aged 33) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance running Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Walter Merlo (18 May 1965 – 8 August 1998) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed at one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at senior level (1989).[1]
In 1987 his 7:47.61 on the 3000 metres indoor was the second best season performance at the world.[2] This is still the fourth Italian best performance of all time.[3]
Tragically dead at age 33, in mountain, falling on a climb of Corno Stella.[4]
