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2026 Italian athletics milestones and records

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Throughout the 2026 season, Italian athletics has seen a series of historic milestones. In May, Italian sprinters and middle-distance runners, including Zaynab Dosso and Eloisa Coiro, competed in the Diamond League meeting in Rabat, Morocco. In June, the Rabat. June’s Golden Gala in Rome highlighted significant performances. saw Noah Lyles won win the men’s 100m, while Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs returned to sub-10-second form with a 9.99s run. Italian athletes secured multiple victories, including victories included Leonardo Fabbri in shot put, Andy Diaz in triple jump, and Matteo Sioli, who became the first Italian to win the men’s high jump at the meeting with a 2.28m clearance. National championships in Siena and Rieti also showcased highlighted rising talent, such as 19-year-old talents like Anita Nalesso in shot put and Carmelo Musci in discus. Meanwhile, middle-distance runner Musci, while Eleonora Vandi set a regional 1500m record. July and August marked a period of were defined by record-breaking achievements, particularly during achievements at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Nadia Battocletti secured her second consecutive European gold medal in the 5000 metres with a time of 15:37.84, followed by teammate Micol Majori, who earned bronze. In the 800m, Eloisa Coiro broke the 46-year-old national 800m record with a time of 1:57.56, surpassing Gabriella Dorio’s 1980 mark. In Additionally, Dalia Kaddari, Vittoria Fontana, and Elena Cambiolo qualified for the same championships, Nadia Battocletti secured her second consecutive European gold medal in 200m semifinals. In the 5000 metres with a time of 15:37.84. field, Italy also achieved a historic one-two finish in the men's shot put, with Leonardo Fabbri winning gold and Zane Weir taking silver. Micol Majori also earned However, the championships brought setbacks for Marcell Jacobs, who suffered a bronze medal suspected muscle injury in his left thigh during the 5000m event. 100m final, forcing his withdrawal from the 4x100m relay. Other notable performances include Francesco Pernici shattering the 53-year-old Italian 800m record in Nancy, France, Nancy and Eloisa Coiro breaking the 27-year-old Italian 600m record. Additionally, Andy Diaz achieved achieving a world-season best in the triple jump in Barletta.

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