Ornella Ferrara

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Ornella Ferrara

ItalyItaly
Born
Apr 17, 1968 (58 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Ornella Ferrara is a Italy long-distance runner, born on April 17, 1968. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 18:51.58 in the 5000m, 1:11:46 in the Semi, 2:27:49 in the Marathon, 50:33 in the 15Kilometr and 33:51 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:49
#973 all-time
2017 season best18:51.58May 7, 2017 · Genova
2017 season best
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:46

As of Nov 4, 2026: Marathon 2:27:49 (#973 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:46, 2017 season best 18:51.58 (May 7, 2017, Genova (ITA)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 58 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mGenova 201718:51.58758 pts–
SemiTorino 20001:11:461,094 pts–
MarathonRoma 20042:27:491,138 pts#973
15KilometrCologne 199450:33–
10KilometrMilano 200133:51–
10MilesRoaLelystad 200455:48–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20175000m 18:51.58–May 7, 2017Genova (ITA)
2014Semi 1:21:11–Mar 30, 2014Imperia (ITA)
201210Kilometr 35:27–Sep 16, 2012Loano (ITA)
2012Semi 1:18:14–Oct 28, 2012Loano (ITA)
2012Marathon 2:41:15–Jan 29, 2012Napoli (ITA)
2011Semi 1:18:45–Mar 27, 2011Imperia (ITA)
2011Marathon 2:36:52–Nov 13, 2011Torino (ITA)
2010Semi 1:17:21–Sep 12, 2010Senago (ITA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ornella Ferrara's Marathon personal best is 2:27:49, set on Mar 28, 2004 in Roma (ITA), #973 on the all-time list.

Ornella Ferrara competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2017 season best: 18:51.58, set on May 7, 2017 in Genova (ITA).

Ornella Ferrara has won 1 World Championships medal.