Francesco Pignata (born 14 February 1978) is a former Italian javelin thrower.
Biography His personal best 81.67, set in 2005, is the second best measure of all-time in Italy, after the national record of Carlo Sonego (84.60 m set in 1999).
From 2 December 2012 Francesco Pignata is Federal Councillor of the Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera (FIDAL), in the Alfio Giomi leaderships.
Achievements Representing 1996World Junior ChampionshipsSydney, Australia19th (q)Javelin61.74 m1999European U23 ChampionshipsGothenburg, Sweden13thJavelin65.86 m2005Mediterranean GamesAlmeria, Spain2ndJavelin throw74.51 m World Championships Helsinki, Finland23rdJavelin throw72.17 m
National titles He has won 7 times the individual national championship. 4 wins in Javelin throw (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) 3 wins in Javelin throw (2006, 2007, 2008) at the Italian Winter Throwing Championships
Progression 1996 - 68.34 1997 - 68.12 2002 - 78.69 2003 - 78.40 2004 - 79.34 2005 - 81.67 2006 - 79.70 2007 - 77.94 2008 - 74.76
See also Italian all-time lists - Javelin throw
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