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Agata Balsamo

Agata Balsamo

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Birth dateNov 11, 1970
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Agata Balsamo is a Italy middle-distance runner, born on November 11, 1970. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:14.64 in the 1500m, 8:55.03 in the 3000m, 15:14.70 in the 5000m, 31:56.49 in the 10000m and 1:11:58 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:56.49
5000 m
15:14.70
2003 season best
32:49.06
Apr 12, 2003 · Athina (GRE)
Last competition
10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh
Dec 14, 2003 · 23:55
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 10 000 m 31:56.49 (#665 all-time), 5000 m 15:14.70 (#658 all-time), 2003 season best 32:49.06 (Apr 12, 2003, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh, Dec 14, 2003, 23:55 · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
1500m
4:20.23-May 17, 2003
↑
Palermo (ITA)
2003
3000m
9:02.24-Jun 3, 2003
↑
AC Gianni Brera, Milano (ITA)
2003
5000m
15:33.6h-Apr 24, 2003
↓
Catania (ITA)
2003
CrossCount
23:55-Dec 14, 2003
↓
10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh
2003
10000m
32:49.06-Apr 12, 2003
↑
Athina European 10,000m Challenge, Athina
2003
10Kilometr
33:07-May 18, 2003
↓
Milano (ITA)
2002
5000m
15:50.9h-May 4, 2002
↓
Palermo (ITA)
2002
10000m
32:51.75-Apr 6, 2002
↑
Camaiore European 10,000m Challenge, Camaiore
2002
10Kilometr
34:07-May 19, 2002
↓
Milano (ITA)
2001
CrossCount
31:03-Mar 25, 2001
↓
29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2001
10000m
33:14.32-Apr 7, 2001
↑
European 10,000m Challenge, Barakaldo
2001
Marathon
2:36:57-Apr 29, 2001-Padova (ITA)
2000
1500m
4:14.64-Jun 3, 2000
↑
Palermo (ITA)
2000
3000m
9:02.7h-Jun 10, 2000
↑
Palermo (ITA)
2000
5000m
15:23.9h-Apr 22, 2000
↓
Palermo (ITA)
2000
CrossCount
27:17-Mar 18, 2000
↓
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
2000
10000m
31:56.49-Jun 1, 2000
↑
Trento (ITA)
2000
10Kilometr
32:47-May 21, 2000
↓
Milano (ITA)
1999
1500m
4:21.78-Sep 17, 1999
↑
Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige (ITA)
1999
3000m
8:59.29-Jul 7, 1999
↑
Roma Golden Gala
1999
5000m
15:14.70-Sep 7, 1999
↓
Berlin ISTAF
1999
10000m
32:20.21-Jul 31, 1999
↑
Palermo (ITA)
1999
Semi
1:11:58-Oct 3, 1999
↑
Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1998
3000m
9:07.35-Aug 30, 1998
↑
Rieti (ITA)
1998
5000m
15:51.79-Jul 12, 1998
↓
Formia (ITA)
1997
CrossCount
18:31-Mar 9, 1997
↓
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1997
10000m
33:47.29-May 4, 1997
↑
Italian 10,000m Championships
1997
Semi
1:13:06-Aug 31, 1997
↑
Catania Universiade
1996
3000m
8:55.03-Jun 18, 1996
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1996
5000m
15:22.04-Jun 25, 1996
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1996
CrossCount
18:07-Dec 15, 1996
↓
3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1995
3000m
9:02.34-Jun 8, 1995
↑
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1995
CrossCount
22:25-Mar 25, 1995
↓
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1991
3000m
9:19.05-Jul 17, 1991
↑
Roma (ITA)
1989
3000m
9:18.96-Aug 27, 1989
↑
European Junior Championships
1989
CrossCount
17:40-Mar 19, 1989
↓
17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
10000m
35:23.70-Aug 25, 1989
↑
European Junior Championships
1988
1500m
4:28.24-Aug 31, 1988
↑
Rieti (ITA)

2003

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
23:55-Dec 1410th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh
5000m
15:44.79-Aug 2Italian Championships
5000m
15:37.85-Jul 31Linz Gugl-Meeting, Linz
5000m
16:28.43-Jun 29Milano Italian Club Ch. Gold, Milano
3000m
9:24.70-Jun 21SPAR European Cup, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze
1500m
4:23.13-Jun 7Catania Regional Championships, Catania
3000m
9:02.24-Jun 3Milano Notturna di Milano, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
5000m
16:14.17-Jun 1Hengelo THALES FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
10Kilometr
33:07-May 18Milano Avon Running, Milano
1500m
4:20.23-May 17Palermo Italian Club Championships, Palermo
3000m
9:04.30-May 4Catania
5000m
15:33.6HT-Apr 24Catania
10000m
32:49.06-Apr 12Athina European 10,000m Challenge, Athina

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:07-May 19Milano Avon Running, Milano
5000m
15:50.9HT-May 4Palermo
10000m
32:51.75-Apr 6Camaiore European 10,000m Challenge, Camaiore

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:57-Apr 29Padova Maratona S. Antonio, Padova
10000m
33:14.32-Apr 7European 10,000m Challenge, Barakaldo
CrossCount
31:03-Mar 2529th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
CrossCount
31:03-Mar 2429th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:20.8HT-Aug 30Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
5000m
15:29.01-Jun 17Villeneuve D'ascq Meeting des Géants du Nord, Villeneuve d'Ascq
3000m
9:02.7HT-Jun 10Palermo
5000m
15:46.37-Jun 4Palermo
1500m
4:14.64-Jun 3Palermo
10000m
31:56.49-Jun 1Trento
10000m
31:56.49-May 31-
10Kilometr
32:47-May 21Milano 10 km, Milano
5000m
15:23.9HT-Apr 22Palermo
10000m
31:56.56-Apr 1Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge
CrossCount
27:17-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

1999

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:58-Oct 3Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
5000m
16:10.23-Sep 18Bressanone Italian Club Ch. Silver, Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
1500m
4:21.78-Sep 17Bressanone Italian Club Ch. Silver, Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
5000m
15:14.70-Sep 7Berlin ISTAF
10000m
32:20.21-Jul 31Palermo
3000m
8:59.29-Jul 7Roma Golden Gala
5000m
15:38.03-Jul 3Italian Championships, Pescara
10000m
32:48.25-Jun 13Villeneuve D'ascq Meeting des Géants du Nord, Villeneuve d'Ascq
5000m
15:32.19-Jun 6Marseille
10000m
33:04.13-May 8Italian 10,000m Championships
5000m
15:40.9HT-Apr 18Palermo

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:07.35-Aug 30Rieti '98, Rieti
3000m
9:08.21-Aug 26Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
5000m
15:56.26-Aug 7Viareggio
5000m
15:51.79-Jul 12Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:06-Aug 31Catania Universiade
10000m
33:47.29-May 4Italian 10,000m Championships
CrossCount
DNF-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
CrossCount
18:31-Mar 965th CINQUE MULINI, San Vittore Olona
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Honours

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Italian Championships

5000 Metres

2003
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Italian 10,000m Championships

10,000 Metres

1999
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Catania Universiade

Half Marathon

1997
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European Junior Championships

3000 Metres

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Agata Balsamo's 10 000 m personal best?

Agata Balsamo's 10 000 m personal best is 31:56.49, set on Jun 1, 2000 in Trento (ITA), #665 on the all-time list.

Which events does Agata Balsamo compete in?

Agata Balsamo competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Agata Balsamo perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 32:49.06, set on Apr 12, 2003 in Athina (GRE). Last competition: 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh on Dec 14, 2003, 23:55.