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Paola Pigni
- Born
- Dec 30, 1945 (80 years old)
- Birthplace
- Milan, Italy
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
- Height
- 1.68 m
- Weight
- 55 kg
Paola Pigni (30 December 1945 – 11 June 2021) was an Italian middle- and long-distance runner. She was a three-time world champion in cross country and held the world record over five distance running events on the track, from 1,500m to 10,000m.
Personal best · 1500 m4:02.85
1975 season best4:11.2hJul 23, 1975 · Firenze
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · Mile4:29.5h
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 4:02.85 (#321 all-time), Mile 4:29.5h, 1975 season best 4:11.2h (Jul 23, 1975, Firenze (ITA)) · Last competition: Algiers Mediterranean Games, Aug 29, 1975, 4:12.8h · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 80 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 800m | 2:03.8h | – | Aug 27, 1975 | – |
| 1975 | 1500m | 4:11.2h | – | Jul 23, 1975 | Firenze (ITA) |
| 1974 | 3000m | 9:01.40 | – | Sep 2, 1974 | Roma European Championships |
| 1974 | CrossCount | 12:42 | – | Mar 16, 1974 | – |
| 1973 | Mile | 4:29.5h | – | Aug 8, 1973 | – |
| 1973 | CrossCount | 13:45 | – | Mar 17, 1973 | – |
| 1972 | 1500m | 4:02.85 | – | Sep 9, 1972 | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
| 1972 | 3000m | 9:24.2h | – | Sep 17, 1972 | – |