Pietro Farina

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePietro•Farina
Used namePietro•Farina
Born5 February 1955 in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Messina (ITA)
Measurements176 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsC. S. Carabinieri, (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Coached by Eraldo Costa, Pietro Farina reached his best results in 1976 with 20.7 at 200 metres, also placing third at the National Championships in 21.0 behind Pietro Mennea and Luigi Benedetti. The 1976 Montréal Olympics were his first international appearance. During his career he earned five international caps.

Personal Best: 200 – 20.8 (1976).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Athletics ITA Pietro Farina
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h1 r2/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Italy DNS
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Italy DNS

Special Notes