Walter Merlo (18 May 1965 – 8 August 1998) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed at one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at senior level (1989).
Biography In 1987 his 7:47.61 on the 3000 metres indoor was the second best season performance at the world. This is still the fourth Italian best performance of all time.
Tragically dead at age 33, in mountain, falling on a climb of Corno Stella.
Achievements Year Competition Venue Position EventTimeNotes1985European Indoor Championships Pireaus12th3000 m8:20.54He ran 7:58.71 in Semi-finals1986European Indoor Championships Madrid6th3000 m8:03.29He ran 8:01.14 in Semi-finals1987European Indoor Championships Liévin3000 m8:12.85
References
External links Walter Merlo profile at Association of Road Racing Statisticians