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Marco Najibe Salami
Marco Najibe Salami is a Italy middle-distance runner, born on July 7, 1985. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:50.18 in the 800m, 3:40.22 in the 1500m, 7:59.05 in the 3000m, 13:37.62 in the 5000m and 29:18.01 in the 10000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:42.97, 3000 m steeplechase 8:38.98, 2024 season best 31:59 (Mar 17, 2024, Reggio Emilia (ITA)) · Last competition: Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin, Apr 7, 2024, 1:08:42 · 41 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:59 | - | Mar 17, 2024 | ↓ | La 10 di Reggio |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:08:30 | - | Feb 25, 2024 | ↓ | Napoli City Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 10000m | 30:47.35 | - | Apr 15, 2023 | ↓ | CDS Corsa Fase Regionale 10000 metri su pista |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 32:00 | - | Mar 12, 2023 | ↓ | Italian Cross Country Championships, Gubbio - XC 8.0km |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 32:24 | - | Jun 18, 2023 | ↓ | Telesia 10k International Road Race |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:08:49 | - | Mar 5, 2023 | ↓ | RomaOstia Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:22:15 | - | Mar 19, 2023 | ↓ | Run Rome The Marathon |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 30:38 | - | Mar 13, 2022 | ↓ | Italian Cross Country Championships, Trieste - XC 8.0km |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:25:38 | - | Oct 30, 2022 | ↓ | Mainova Frankfurt Marathon |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:35.91 | - | Jun 17, 2021 | ↓ | Campo Scuola, Ferrara (ITA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:20.53 | - | Jul 13, 2021 | ↑ | Campo Coni Covi Postal, Trento (ITA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 29:02 | - | Oct 10, 2021 | ↓ | Italian 10 km Road Running Championships, Forli |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:03:53 | - | Oct 3, 2021 | ↓ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:14:57 | - | Oct 24, 2021 | ↓ | Venice Marathon, Venezia |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 28:42 | - | May 25, 2019 | ↓ | Scalata al Castello |
| 2019 | 10000m | 29:50.15 | - | Jul 6, 2019 | ↓ | European 10,000m Cup - Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:04:30 | - | May 5, 2019 | ↓ | Running festival Half Marathon |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:53.23 | - | Jun 16, 2018 | ↑ | SV 03 Stadion, Tübingen (GER) |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | May 1, 2018 | ↓ | Oderzo (ITA) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:59.93 | - | Jul 7, 2017 | ↓ | Nembro (ITA) |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 8:08.98 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:37.62 | - | May 27, 2017 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 28:50 | - | Sep 9, 2017 | ↓ | Dalmine (ITA) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 29:18.01 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↓ | European 10,000m Cup |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:04:06 | - | Mar 19, 2017 | ↓ | Milano (ITA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:09.81 | - | Jul 13, 2016 | ↓ | Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:44.38 | - | May 29, 2016 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2016 | CrossCount | 28:48 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↓ | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
| 2016 | 10000m | 29:18.74 | - | Jun 5, 2016 | ↓ | Mersin European 10,000m Cup |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 29:29 | - | Dec 31, 2016 | ↓ | Roma (ITA) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:05:13 | - | Mar 20, 2016 | ↓ | Milano (ITA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:43.93 | - | May 17, 2015 | ↑ | Gavardo (ITA) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:06.01 | - | Jul 7, 2015 | ↓ | Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:38.98 | - | May 29, 2015 | ↑ | Dessau (GER) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 13:42.10 | - | May 23, 2015 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 29:52 | - | Apr 26, 2015 | ↓ | Muggia (ITA) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 30:39.02 | - | Jun 6, 2015 | ↓ | Chia European Cup 10,000m, Chia |
| 2015 | CrossCount | 31:45 | - | Dec 13, 2015 | ↓ | 22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:05:39 | - | Oct 18, 2015 | ↓ | Cremona (ITA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:41.44 | - | Jul 15, 2014 | ↑ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 3:46.63 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:01.15 | - | Feb 23, 2014 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:01.15 | - | Feb 23, 2014 | ↓ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:49.84 | - | May 4, 2014 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:14.50 | - | Jul 19, 2014 | ↑ | Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 31:03 | - | Oct 11, 2014 | ↓ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:40.85 | - | Jul 16, 2013 | ↑ | Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 3:46.16 | - | Feb 10, 2013 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:00.44 | - | Jan 31, 2013 | ↓ | Linz (AUT) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.44 | - | Jan 31, 2013 | ↑ | Linz (AUT) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:39.14 | - | Jul 5, 2013 | ↑ | Ponzano Veneto (ITA) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:04.84 | - | Jun 1, 2013 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:40.22 | - | Jul 17, 2012 | ↑ | Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) |
| 2012 | 1500m-short-track | 3:45.51 | - | Feb 25, 2012 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 7:59.05 | - | Jul 21, 2012 | ↓ | Pergine Valsugana (ITA) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:12.11 | - | Feb 26, 2012 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:46.56 | - | Sep 1, 2012 | ↑ | Brugnera (ITA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:27.42 | - | Sep 11, 2012 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:53.34 | - | Sep 8, 2011 | ↑ | Brescia (ITA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:42.38 | - | Jun 10, 2011 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) |
| 2011 | 1500m-short-track | 3:43.03 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 30:09 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↓ | Fiumicino (ITA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:48.60 | - | Jun 8, 2010 | ↑ | Imola (ITA) |
| 2010 | 2000Metres | 5:37.29 | - | Apr 25, 2010 | ↑ | Modena (ITA) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 30:39 | - | Dec 12, 2010 | ↓ | Fiumicino (ITA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:53.04 | - | Jun 11, 2009 | ↑ | Imola (ITA) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:44.31 | - | Feb 3, 2009 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2009 | 1500m-short-track | 3:44.31 | - | Feb 3, 2009 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 8:03.35 | - | Jul 22, 2009 | ↓ | Nembro (ITA) |
| 2009 | 3000m-short-track | 8:19.88 | - | Feb 22, 2009 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) (i) |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:50.18 | - | Jul 12, 2008 | ↑ | Pergine Valsugana (ITA) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 3:41.36 | - | Jul 2, 2008 | ↑ | Milano (ITA) |
| 2008 | 1500m-short-track | 3:42.97 | - | Jan 29, 2008 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 7:59.99 | - | Feb 2, 2008 | ↓ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m-short-track | 7:59.99 | - | Feb 2, 2008 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 29:34 | - | Oct 4, 2008 | ↓ | Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:51.01 | - | Sep 19, 2007 | ↑ | Faenza (ITA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 3:42.71 | - | Sep 12, 2007 | ↑ | Stadio Quercia, Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2007 | 1500m-short-track | 3:50.49 | - | Feb 18, 2007 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 8:06.34 | - | Feb 18, 2007 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 8:06.34 | - | Feb 18, 2007 | ↓ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 8:48.56 | - | Jun 2, 2007 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2006 | 800m | 1:53.60 | - | Jun 21, 2006 | ↑ | Rodengo Saiano (ITA) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:46.81 | - | Jun 8, 2006 | ↑ | Celle Ligure (ITA) |
| 2006 | 1500m-short-track | 3:51.92 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2006 | 2000Metres | 5:46.40 | - | May 14, 2006 | ↑ | Pliezhausen (GER) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 8:21.29 | - | Jan 28, 2006 | ↑ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:21.29 | - | Jan 28, 2006 | ↓ | Ancona (ITA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 8:50.11 | - | May 21, 2006 | ↑ | Saronno (ITA) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 25:39 | - | Dec 10, 2006 | ↓ | 13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition |
| 2005 | 800m | 1:51.4h | - | Jul 26, 2005 | ↑ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 3:46.53 | - | Jun 16, 2005 | ↑ | Firenze (ITA) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:23.22 | - | Jul 17, 2005 | ↓ | Lignano (ITA) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 8:53.77 | - | Jun 26, 2005 | ↑ | Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige (ITA) |
| 2004 | 800m | 1:54.51 | - | May 23, 2004 | ↑ | Mariano Comense (ITA) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:18.7h | - | Jul 27, 2004 | ↓ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 9:01.24 | - | May 15, 2004 | ↑ | Pavia (ITA) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 17:00 | - | Dec 12, 2004 | ↓ | 11th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Heringsdorf - U20 Events |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:55.65 | - | Jul 3, 2003 | ↑ | Bologna (ITA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:22.05 | - | Aug 30, 2003 | ↓ | Trento (ITA) |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 9:08.2h | - | May 17, 2003 | ↑ | Saronno (ITA) |
2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:08:42 | - | Apr 7 | Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin |
Semi | 1:11:44 | - | Mar 24 | Stramilano |
10Kilometr | 31:59 | - | Mar 17 | La 10 di Reggio |
Semi | 1:08:30 | - | Feb 25 | Napoli City Half Marathon |
2023
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:24 | - | Jun 18 | Telesia 10k International Road Race |
10000m | 30:47.35 | - | Apr 15 | CDS Corsa Fase Regionale 10000 metri su pista |
Marathon | 2:22:15 | - | Mar 19 | Run Rome The Marathon |
CrossCount | 32:00 | - | Mar 12 | Italian Cross Country Championships, Gubbio - XC 8.0km |
Semi | 1:08:49 | - | Mar 5 | RomaOstia Half Marathon |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:25:38 | - | Oct 30 | Mainova Frankfurt Marathon |
CrossCount | 30:38 | - | Mar 13 | Italian Cross Country Championships, Trieste - XC 8.0km |
2021
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:14:57 | - | Oct 24 | Venice Marathon, Venezia |
10Kilometr | 29:02 | - | Oct 10 | Italian 10 km Road Running Championships, Forli |
Semi | 1:03:53 | - | Oct 3 | Trento Half Marathon, Trento |
10Kilometr | 29:21 | - | Aug 19 | Scalata al Castello, Arezzo |
5000m | 14:20.53 | - | Jul 13 | Gran Premio del Mezzofondo Estivo - 2, Campo Coni Covi Postal, Trento |
3000m | 8:35.91 | - | Jun 17 | Ferrarameeting, Campo Scuola, Ferrara |
10Kilometr | 30:10 | - | Mar 7 | RomaRiparte - RipartiRoma, Roma |
2019
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:50.15 | - | Jul 6 | European 10,000m Cup - Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
10Kilometr | 28:42 | - | May 25 | Scalata al Castello |
Semi | 1:04:30 | - | May 5 | Running festival Half Marathon |
10Kilometr | 29:02 | - | May 1 | Citta' Archeologica |
10Kilometr | 29:33 | - | Apr 22 | Giro Media Blenio |
2018
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:40 | - | Dec 31 | Roma We Run Rome, Roma |
5000m | 14:08.28 | - | Sep 8 | Italian Championships |
10Kilometr | 29:45 | - | Sep 1 | Alberobello Italian 10 km Road Running Championships |
5000m | 14:15.22 | - | Aug 22 | Salzburg Abendmeeting, Salzburg |
5000m | 13:53.23 | - | Jun 16 | Tübingen SoundTrack Meeting, SV 03 Stadion, Tübingen |
10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | May 1 | Città Archeologica, Oderzo |
2017
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 28:50 | - | Sep 9 | Dalmine Italian 10 km Road Running Championships, Dalmine |
3000m | 7:59.93 | - | Jul 7 | Nembro Meeting Citta di Nembro, Nembro |
5000m | 14:06.59 | - | Jul 1 | Italian Championships, Trieste |
10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | Jun 18 | Telese Terme Trofeo Città di Telesia, Telese Terme |
10000m | 29:18.01 | - | Jun 10 | European 10,000m Cup |
5000m | 13:37.62 | - | May 27 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
10Kilometr | 29:07 | - | May 1 | Città Archeologica, Oderzo |
10Kilometr | 29:26 | - | Apr 17 | Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio |
10Kilometr | 29:04 | - | Apr 2 | Torino Tutta Dritta, Torino |
Semi | 1:04:06 | - | Mar 19 | Stramilano, Milano |
3000m-short-track | 8:08.98 | - | Feb 19 | Italian Indoor Championships, Ancona (i) |
2016
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:29 | - | Dec 31 | Roma We Run Rome, Roma |
CrossCount | 28:48 | - | Dec 11 | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
Semi | 1:05:46 | - | Oct 16 | Cremona Half Marathon, Cremona |
10Kilometr | 30:18 | - | Oct 1 | Trento Giro al Sas, Trento |
10Kilometr | 29:33 | - | Sep 10 | Italian 10 km Road Running Championships, Foligno |
3000m | 8:09.81 | - | Jul 13 | Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro |
5000m | 14:12.28 | - | Jun 25 | Italian Championships, Rieti |
5000m | 14:18.91 | - | Jun 16 | Hérouville-St-Clair Meeting Elite, Hérouville |
10000m | 29:18.74 | - | Jun 5 | Mersin European 10,000m Cup |
5000m | 13:44.38 | - | May 29 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
Honours
Italian Championships
5000 Metres
Italian Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
Italian Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
Italian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Frequently asked questions
What is Marco Najibe Salami's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?
Marco Najibe Salami's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:42.97, set on Jan 29, 2008 in Wien (AUT) (i).
Which events does Marco Najibe Salami compete in?
Marco Najibe Salami competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.
How did Marco Najibe Salami perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 31:59, set on Mar 17, 2024 in Reggio Emilia (ITA). Last competition: Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin on Apr 7, 2024, 1:08:42.