Raffaello Ducceschi (born 25 February 1962) is an Italian former race walker who took fifth and eighth place in two Olympic Games.
Biography
Ducceschi won one medal, at individual level, at the International athletics competitions. He participated at two Summer Olympic Games (1984 and 1988), he has 11 caps in national team from 1983 to 1989.
Twice a finalist in the 50 kilometres race walk at the Olympic Games (in Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988), his best result was the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, when though struck with dysentery during the race and being forced to stop along the roadside several times, he was able to reach the finish line, taking fourth place.
He was trained from 1980 to 1984 by Roberto Vanzillotta, 1985–1986 by Antonio La Torre, the first half of 1987 by Peter Pastorini, and from May 1987 to all of 1988 by Sandro Damilano in Saluzzo with Maurizio and Giorgio Damilano.
Having carried out a career as an athlete, Duccechi moved to Barcelona, Spain, where he is a professional graphic designer and teaches at the university. Since 2001 he has been practicing and teaching Fitwalking.
Statistics National records 50 km walk: 3:44:27 ( Molfetta, 17 April 1988) until 13 August 1994
Personal bests 10 km walk (track): 40:56 ( Cittadella, 10 May 1987) 20 km walk: 1:24:55 ( Piacenza, 13 May 1984) 20 km walk (track) 1:27:28 ( Mestre, 14 April 1984) 50 km walk: 3:44:27 ( Molfetta, 17 April 1988)
Progression
50 km walk YearTimeVenueDate1988 3:44:27 Molfetta 17 April1987 3:47:49 Rome 5 September1986 3:56:42 Stuttgart 31 August1984 3:59:26 Los Angeles 11 August
Achievements Year Competition Venue Position EventTime Notes1984Olympic Games Los Angeles5th50 km3:59:261985World Race Walking Cup St John's5th50 km3:59:553rdTeam233 ptsTeam ranking named Lugano Trophy that combining results of 20 Km and 50 Km.1986European Championships Stuttgart13th50 km3:56.421987World Student Games Zagreb 1st20 km1.25:02World Race Walking Cup New York City10th50 km3:52:292ndTeam569 ptsWorld Championships Rome4th50 km3:47.491988Olympic Games Seoul8th50 km3:45:431989World Race Walking Cup L'Hospitalet35th50 km4:09:062ndTeam534 pts
National titles Ducceschi won three national championships at individual senior level. Italian Athletics Championships 50 km walk: 1983, 1984, 1988 (3)
Honours CONI: Golden Collar of Sports Merit:
See also Italian all-time lists - 50 km walk Italian team at the running events Italy at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup Italy at the European Race Walking Cup
References
External links
Raffaello Ducceschi at La marcia nel mondo