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Franco Boffi

Franco Boffi

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Birth dateNov 2, 1958
BirthplaceMilan, Italy
Height1.86 m
Weight70 kg

Franco Boffi (born 2 November 1958) is an Italian former middle distance runner, who won a gold medal at the Summer Universiade (1985). Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:21.69
#432 all-time
1500 m
3:39.14
1991 season best
8:43.29
Jul 20, 1991 · New York, NY (USA)
1991 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:21.69 (#432 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.14, 1991 season best 8:43.29 (Jul 20, 1991, New York, NY (USA)) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
3000mSt
8:43.29-Jul 20, 1991
↓
New York, NY (USA)
1991
CrossCount
35:49-Mar 24, 1991
↑
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
3000mSt
8:33.51-Jul 18, 1990
↓
Bologna (ITA)
1990
CrossCount
36:37-Mar 25, 1990
↑
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
3000mSt
8:29.08-Aug 13, 1989
↓
Hengelo (NED)
1988
2000Metres
5:31.6h-Jun 19, 1988-Crevalcore (ITA)
1988
3000mSt
8:25.06-Jun 30, 1988
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1988
CrossCount
36:55-Mar 26, 1988
↑
16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1987
1500m
3:39.14-Jul 22, 1987
↑
Roma (ITA)
1987
3000m-short-track
7:56.06-Feb 21, 1987-European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987
3000m
7:56.06-Feb 21, 1987
↓
European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987
3000mSt
8:21.69-Sep 3, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1987
CrossCount
38:09-Mar 22, 1987
↑
15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
3000m
7:49.48-Jul 1, 1986
↓
Marseille (FRA)
1986
3000mSt
8:32.82-Jun 8, 1986
↓
Udine (ITA)
1986
5000m
13:39.71-Jun 20, 1986
↑
Milano (ITA)
1986
10000m
28:55.2h-Oct 8, 1986
↑
Ferrara (ITA)
1985
1500m
3:40.65-Jul 6, 1985
↑
Pisa (ITA)
1985
3000mSt
8:27.95-Jul 10, 1985
↓
Roma (ITA)
1985
5000m
13:35.06-Jul 11, 1985
↑
Roma (ITA)
1985
CrossCount
34:21-Mar 24, 1985
↑
13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1984
2000m
5:06.65-Aug 15, 1984-Viareggio (ITA)
1984
3000m
7:52.78-Aug 31, 1984
↓
Roma (ITA)
1984
3000mSt
8:27.66-Jul 4, 1984
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1984
5000m
13:31.27-Jul 21, 1984
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1984
10000m
29:05.45-Jul 11, 1984
↑
Roma (ITA)
1984
CrossCount
34:40-Mar 25, 1984
↑
12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983
3000m
7:51.21-Sep 1, 1983
↓
Roma (ITA)
1983
5000m
13:50.10-Jul 19, 1983
↑
Roma (ITA)
1983
CrossCount
38:42-Mar 20, 1983
↑
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1981
1500m
3:40.41-Sep 12, 1981
↑
Bologna (ITA)
1981
OneHour
19796-Apr 18, 1981-Bologna (ITA)
1980
1500m
3:49.0h-Aug 31, 1980
↑
Rieti (ITA)

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:43.29-Jul 20New York, NY
CrossCount
35:49-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.90-Sep 12Pescara
3000mSt
8:33.51-Jul 18Bologna Golden Gala, Bologna
3000mSt
8:38.44-Jul 12Bari
CrossCount
36:37-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:41.02-Sep 27Trapani
3000mSt
8:43.43-Aug 28Gateshead
3000mSt
8:29.08-Aug 13Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:39.21-Jul 25Cesenatico
3000mSt
8:36.94-Jun 20Grudziadz

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.68-Sep 7Milano
3000mSt
8:31.28-Aug 28Koblenz
3000mSt
8:30.78-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:32.65-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:25.06-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:41.95-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
2000Metres
5:31.6HT-Jun 19Crevalcore
CrossCount
36:55-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1987

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.97-Sep 8Rieti
3000mSt
8:43.60-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:21.69-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:43.60-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:21.69-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:26.22-Jul 29Roma
1500m
3:39.14-Jul 22Roma Golden Gala, Roma
3000mSt
8:22.00-Jul 2Helsinki
3000mSt
8:27.39-Jun 17Firenze
3000mSt
8:30.47-Jun 11Verona
3000mSt
8:35.95-May 28Torino
CrossCount
38:09-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m-short-track
7:59.23-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
7:59.23-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
7:56.06-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track
8:02.20-Feb 12Torino (i)

1986

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:55.2HT-Oct 8Ferrara
3000m
7:49.48-Jul 1Marseille
5000m
13:39.71-Jun 20Milano ITA-FRG-HUN Match, Milano
3000mSt
8:33.98-Jun 19Milano ITA-FRG-HUN Match, Milano
3000mSt
8:32.82-Jun 8Udine
3000mSt
8:35.27-Jun 1Lisboa

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.75-Sep 2-
3000mSt
8:28.72-Jul 24Helsinki
5000m
13:35.06-Jul 11Roma NC, Roma
3000mSt
8:27.95-Jul 10Roma NC, Roma
1500m
3:40.65-Jul 6Pisa
CrossCount
34:21-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.62-Sep 14Tokyo
3000mSt
8:34.76-Sep 8Cagliari
3000m
7:52.78-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
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Honours

7

European Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Franco Boffi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Franco Boffi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:21.69, set on Sep 3, 1987 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #432 on the all-time list.

Which events does Franco Boffi compete in?

Franco Boffi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Franco Boffi perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 8:43.29, set on Jul 20, 1991 in New York, NY (USA).