Pericle Pagliani (2 February 1883 - 4 October 1932) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed in the men's 5 miles and men's 3 miles team race at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography He was the most famous Italian podist in the early twentieth century, the idol of the youngest Dorando Pietri, who decided to seriously engage in racing competitions when he battled him in a racing competition that took place in 1904 in his Carpi hometown.
Achievements Year Competition Venue Position EventTimeNotes1906Intercalated Games Athens1500 metres5th5 miles 3 miles team race1908Olympic Games London5 miles 26:56.43 miles team race15:22.6He finished 5th and first of not British, but Italy did not advance to final.
National titles He won five national championships at individual senior level.
Italian Athletics Championships 5000 metres: 1908 Half marathon: 1906, 1910 Cross country: 1908, 1909
References
External links
Pericle Pagliani page at LazioWiki