Franco Arese

Francesco "Franco" Arese (born 13 April 1944 in Centallo) is an Italian middle-distance runner, competing mainly at 1500 m. Arese won the 1500 meters final at the 1971 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland.

Franco Arese
Personal information
Full nameFrancesco Arese
NationalityItalian
Born (1944-04-13) 13 April 1944
Centallo, Italy
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
EventMiddle distance running
ClubAtalanta Balangero
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 800 m: 1:46.6 (1972)
  • 1500 m: 3:36.3 (1971)
  • Mile: 3:56.7 (1971)
  • 5000 m: 13:40.0 (1971)
  • 10000 m: 28:27.0 (1971)
Medal record
European Athletics Championships
1971 Helsinki 1500 m

He was the President of Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL).

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