Margherita Gargano

Margherita Gargano (born 18 November 1952 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo) is a former female middle distance runner from Italy.

Margherita Gargano
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1952-11-18) 18 November 1952
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running
Medal record
World Cross Country Championships
Silver medal – second place1974 MonzaTeam
Silver medal – second place1976 ChepstowTeam
Silver medal – second place1982 RomeTeam

Biography

She is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1979 Mediterranean Games in the women's 1,500 metres. Gargano set her personal best (4:06.71) in the 1,500 metres in 1979.

Personal bests

  • 800m 2'03"1 (1979)- 2'06"3 indoor (1980)
  • 1500m 4'06"71(1979)- 4'19"81 indoor (1983)
  • 3000m 8'46"31 (1982)- 9'03"62 indoor (1982)
  • 5000m 15'20"94 (1982)
  • 10000m 35'01"4 (1976)

Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Event
1976 Summer Olympics Montreal, Canada DNQ 1,500 metres
1979 Mediterranean Games Tunis, Tunisia 1st 1,500 metres
1982 European Championships Athens, Greece 6th 3,000 metres

See also

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