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Antonio Ambu

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Antonio Ambu
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1936-03-10) 10 March 1936 (age 88)
Cagliari, Italy
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)Middle distance running
Long-distance running
ClubLilion Snia Varedo
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • Marathon: 2:18.04 (19 April 1967 - Boston)
Medal record
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1967 Tunis Half marathon

Antonio Ambu (born 10 May 1936) is an Italian former long-distance runner who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]

National titles

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Antonio Ambu has won 34 times the individual national championship.[2]

  • 6 wins on 5000 metres (1958, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967)
  • 7 wins on 10000 metres (1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
  • 7 wins on Half marathon (1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
  • 7 wins on Marathon (1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
  • 7 wins on Cross country running (1959, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Antonio Ambu". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 27 October 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  2. ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
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