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Walter Arena

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Walter Arena

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Birth dateMay 30, 1964
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Walter Arena is a Italy race walker, born on May 30, 1964. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:20:50 in the 20kmW, 12:13.40 in the 3000m-short-track, 18:44.99 in the 5000m-short-track, 1:19:24.1h in the 20,000Metr and 38:37.90 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.

Key facts
20,000 Metres
1:19:24.1h
10,000 Metres Short Track
38:37.90
2012 season best
44:06.86
May 19, 2012
2012 season best
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 20,000 Metres 1:19:24.1h, 10,000 Metres Short Track 38:37.90, 2012 season best 44:06.86 (May 19, 2012) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:20:50
12:13.40
18:44.99
1:19:24.1HT
38:37.90

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
10,000Metr
44:06.86-May 19, 2012
↓
-
1997
20kmW
1:20:50-Apr 19, 1997
↑
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1992
20kmW
1:29:34-Jul 31, 1992
↑
-
1991
5000m-short-track
18:44.99-Jul 8, 1991
↑
-
1991
20kmW
1:21:01-Aug 24, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
10,000Metr
38:37.90-Apr 13, 1990
↓
-
1990
20,000Metr
1:19:24.1h-May 26, 1990--
1990
20kmW
1:24:16-Aug 28, 1990
↑
Split European Championships
1989
20kmW
1:21:45-May 27, 1989
↑
-
1988
10,000Metr
39:21.80-Sep 24, 1988
↓
-
1987
5000m-short-track
19:08.20-Mar 7, 1987
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1987
10,000Metr
39:13.90-May 9, 1987
↓
-
1987
20kmW
1:22:49-May 3, 1987
↑
-
1986
10,000Metr
39:24.00-May 11, 1986
↓
-
1986
20kmW
1:22:42-Aug 27, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1985
10,000Metr
39:52.99-Jul 10, 1985
↓
-
1984
3000m-short-track
12:13.40-Aug 31, 1984--
1984
5000m-short-track
19:52.73-Feb 22, 1984
↑
-
1983
10,000Metr
42:16.44-Aug 25, 1983
↓
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat
1981
10,000Metr
42:49.15-Aug 20, 1981
↓
European Junior Championships

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:06.86-May 19Palermo

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:50-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:34-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:01-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m-short-track
18:44.99-Jul 8Formia

1990

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
39:23.38-Sep 12Pescara
20kmW
1:24:16-Aug 28Split European Championships
20kmW
1:24:16-Aug 27Split European Championships
10,000Metr
39:23.20-Jul 11Bari
20,000Metr
1:19:24.1HT-May 26Bergen
10,000Metr
39:15.49-May 12Roma
10,000Metr
38:37.90-Apr 13Catania

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:45-May 27L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup, L'Hospitalet

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
39:21.80-Sep 24Catania

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10,000Metr
39:13.90-May 9Ostia
20kmW
1:22:49-May 313th IAAF World Race Walking Cup, New York, NY
5000m-short-track
19:08.20-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
5000m-short-track
20:08.17-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:42-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
20kmW
1:22:42-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
10,000Metr
39:24.00-May 11Roma

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
40:24.0HT-Jul 24Helsinki
10,000Metr
39:52.99-Jul 10Roma NC, Roma

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
12:13.40-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
5000m-short-track
19:52.73-Feb 22Torino (i)

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
42:16.44-Aug 25European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat
10,000Metr
42:16.44-Aug 25European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
42:49.15-Aug 20European Junior Championships
10,000Metr
42:49.15-Aug 20European Junior Championships

Honours

7

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1991
6

Split European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1990
7

L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
7

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1987
5

Stuttgart European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1986
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European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Walter Arena's 20,000 Metres personal best?

Walter Arena's 20,000 Metres personal best is 1:19:24.1h, set on May 26, 1990 in Bergen (NOR).

Which events does Walter Arena compete in?

Walter Arena competes in the 20,000 Metres and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Walter Arena perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 44:06.86, set on May 19, 2012.