Alberico Di Cecco

Alberico Di Cecco (born 19 April 1974) is an Italian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race.[1]

Alberico Di Cecco
Cecco in 2020
Personal information
Born (1974-04-19) April 19, 1974
Guardiagrele, Italy
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Marathon: 2:08:02 (2005)
Medal record
World Marathon Cup
Silver medal – second place2003 ParisTeam marathon
Bronze medal – third place2001 EdmontonTeam marathon
European Marathon Cup
Silver medal – second place2002 MunichTeam marathon

Biography

He was banned from the sport for two years by the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) after testing positive for EPO at the Italian Championship on October 12, 2008.[2]

Achievements
  • All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 17th 2:20:44
2002 European Championships Munich, Germany 12th 2:15:52
2003 World Championships Paris, France 22nd 2:13:36
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 9th 2:14:34
2005 Rome City Marathon Rome, Italy 1st 2:08:02 (PB)

Personal bests

See also

References
  1. Atleticaweek - intervista ad Alberico Di Cecco Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine 8 May 2012
  2. Marathon Runner Di Cecco Banned for 2 Years International Herald Tribune, March 17, 2009
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