Francesco Candiani

ItalyItalyActive
Born
Jan 1, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Francesco Candiani is a Italy long-distance runner, born on January 1, 2004. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:38.60 in the 3000m, 8:35.20 in the 3000m, 14:45.59 in the 5000m, 31:14.80 in the 10000m and 1:09:16 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:55.25
2026 season best8:55.25Jan 23, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:45.59
Last competitionVirginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VAApr 18, 2026 · 15:19.11
Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:55.25, 5000 m 14:45.59, 2026 season best 8:55.25 (Jan 23, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA, Apr 18, 2026, 15:19.11 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mMilano 2024Italy 3000 m all-time list8:38.60842 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 20258:35.20878 pts––
5000mMilano 2024Italy 5000 m all-time list14:45.59854 pts––
10000mPotenza 2024Italy 10 000 m all-time list31:14.80852 pts––
SemiPA 2025Italy Half Marathon all-time list1:09:16843 pts––
3000mStSaronno 2023Italy 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:46.8h810 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:55.25–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:55.25–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m-short-track 8:55.25–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026DistanceMe 10:46.92–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:46.92–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20265000m 14:56.89–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:02.90–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20253000m Indoor8:35.20–Mar 8, 2025PRTC Indoor Classic
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Francesco Candiani's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:55.25, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Francesco Candiani competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:55.25, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA on Apr 18, 2026, 15:19.11.