Amongst the most famous Italian athletes, there's the sprinter Pietro Mennea (1952-2013) who held the 200 metres world record (19:72) for 17 years from 1979 to 1996 and is still holder of the European record.
Amongst the most renowned Italian athletes, there's the sprinter Pietro Mennea (1952-2013) who held the 200 meters world record (19:72) for 17 years from 1979 to 1996 and is still holder of the European record.