Renato Martini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRenato•Martini
Used nameRenato•Martini
Nick/petnamesBilly
Born12 November 1949 in Tortona, Alessandria (ITA)
Died27 December 2016 in Novi Ligure, Alessandria (ITA)
Measurements170 cm / 65 kg
AffiliationsCUS Torino, Torino (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Renato Martini was a distance runner who ran the marathon at the 1972 Olympics. He was notably good in cross-country, winning the Italian Championship in 1971 and 1972. He also won the 1972 Italian title in the “half-marathon” which was conducted that year over 30km. Martini raced in eight internationals including four consecutive appearances at the International Cross-Country Championships (1970-73).

Personal Bests: 5K – 14:13.8 (1974); 10K – 29:45.8 (1972); Mar – 2-19:43 (1972).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Athletics ITA Renato Martini
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 24