Francesco Pignata

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 leaderships.

Achievements

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

References

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