Maurizio Damilano
Race walker and Olympic coach
Born
April 6th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A prominent race walker, competed in the 20 km walk and represented Italy in multiple international competitions. Achieved a gold medal at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, becoming a notable figure in race walking. Transitioned into coaching, focusing on developing new talent in the sport. Contributed to the growth of race walking in Italy through training programs and athlete mentorship.
Gold medal at the 1987 World Championships
Competed in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games
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