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Gianpaolo Urlando

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Gianpaolo Urlando

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Birth dateJan 7, 1945
BirthplacePadua, Italy
Height1.78 m
Weight100 kg

Giampaolo Urlando (born 7 January 1945, in Padua) is a retired Italian hammer thrower.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
77.92
#219 all-time
1983 season best
77.78
Jul 30, 1983 · Formia (ITA)
1983 season best
Age
81 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Hammer Throw 77.92 (#219 all-time), 1983 season best 77.78 (Jul 30, 1983, Formia (ITA)) · 81 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
HT
77.78-Jul 30, 1983
↓
Formia (ITA)
1982
HT
77.92-Aug 28, 1982
↓
Formia (ITA)
1981
HT
75.56-Mar 28, 1981
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1980
HT
77.84-Jun 7, 1980
↓
Pescara (ITA)
1979
HT
73.76-Aug 11, 1979
↓
Reykjavík (ISL)
1978
HT
75.64-Aug 19, 1978
↓
Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA)
1977
HT
72.22-Jun 25, 1977
↓
Milano (ITA)
1976
HT
71.70-Jun 23, 1976
↓
Roma (ITA)
1975
HT
68.32-Nov 4, 1975
↓
Padova (ITA)

1983

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.44-Aug 21European Cup Final A, London
HT
72.06-Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HT
72.06-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HT
77.78-Jul 30Formia
HT
74.30-Jul 23Caorle
HT
74.74-Jul 19Roma NC, Roma
HT
76.58-Jun 22Milano
HT
75.46-Jun 12Udine
HT
76.46-Jun 5Torino
HT
73.42-May 30Walnut, CA
HT
73.78-Apr 2Stanford King, Palo Alto, CA

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.72-Sep 10Athina European Championships
HT
72.76-Sep 9Athina European Championships
HT
72.76-Sep 6Athina European Championships
HT
73.72-Sep 6Athina European Championships
HT
77.92-Aug 28Formia

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
71.92-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
HT
75.56-Mar 28Stanford, Palo Alto, CA

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
74.30-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HT
73.90-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
HT
72.20-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HT
77.84-Jun 7Pescara

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.86-Sep 16Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
HT
73.76-Aug 11Reykjavík
HT
72.22-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
HT
72.70-Jul 21Rieti
HT
72.62-Jul 1European Cup Semi Final, Lüdenscheid

1978

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.58-Sep 16Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
HT
72.62-Sep 2Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HT
73.04-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HT
72.62-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HT
73.04-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
HT
75.64-Aug 19Lignano Sabbiadoro

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.20-Sep 14Trieste ITA-HUN, Trieste
HT
71.71-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, Athina
HT
72.22-Jun 25Milano

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.54-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HT
71.70-Jun 23Roma

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.32-Nov 4Padova

Honours

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Roma IAAF World Cup

Hammer Throw

1981
7

The XXII Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1980
8

Praha European Championships

Hammer Throw

1978
8

Praha European Championships

Hammer Throw

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gianpaolo Urlando's Hammer Throw personal best?

Gianpaolo Urlando's Hammer Throw personal best is 77.92, set on Aug 28, 1982 in Formia (ITA), #219 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gianpaolo Urlando compete in?

Gianpaolo Urlando competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Gianpaolo Urlando perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 77.78, set on Jul 30, 1983 in Formia (ITA).