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Piero Selvaggio

b. 1958

Italian distance runner

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About Piero Selvaggio

Born 1958. Piero Selvaggio is an Italian long-distance runner and middle-distance runner.

Piero Selvaggio (born 1 January 1958 in Palermo) is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.

Biography He competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He is the twin brother of Antonio Selvaggio, also a long-distance runner. Selvaggio set his personal best (13:27.08) in the men's 5000 metres in 1984.

National titles Piero Selvaggio has won 2 times the individual national championship. 2 wins in the 5000 metres (1978, 1981)

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Who is Piero Selvaggio?

Italian distance runner

When was Piero Selvaggio born?

Piero Selvaggio was born on 1 January 1958 in Palermo.

What is Piero Selvaggio's occupation?

Piero Selvaggio is a long-distance runner and middle-distance runner.

What nationality is Piero Selvaggio?

Piero Selvaggio is Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Piero Selvaggio

· Wikidata: Q7191923

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