About Giacomo Leone
Born 1971. Giacomo Leone is an Italian marathon runner.
Biography He was the last European to win New York City Marathon before the African dominance, except for Brazilian victories in 2006 and 2008. Leone still holds the record of "Italian most quick" to NYC Marathon.
When 18–20 years old he started to run distances over 20 km and in 1989 won the bronze medal in European Athletics Junior Championships (in 1989 edition in Varaždin, on 20 km Road Race); in the next year he places himself at fifth place at Juniores World Championship on the same distance. When he was 20 he debuted in a marathon at Sheffield Universiade.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Giacomo Leone?
long-distance runner
When was Giacomo Leone born?
Giacomo Leone was born on 10 April 1971 in Francavilla Fontana.
What is Giacomo Leone's occupation?
Giacomo Leone is a marathon runner.
What nationality is Giacomo Leone?
Giacomo Leone is Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Giacomo Leone. https://biography.guide/giacomo-leone/
MLA: "Giacomo Leone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/giacomo-leone/.
Chicago: "Giacomo Leone." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/giacomo-leone/.
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