The hat-trick of Pietro Riva, the return to success of Anna Arnaudo.
In the Italian 10,000m championships meters a Power, on the track of the facility dedicated to the unforgettable Donato Sabia, the two people from Cuneo rejoice as they win the overall titles.
Among the men, the 27-year-old from the Fiamme Oro wins again for the third consecutive year and reaffirms his supremacy at a national level. At the finish line he finishes in 29:01.33 at the end of the duel with the Apulian Pasquale Selvarolo (Fiamme Azzurre, 29:05.45), who was in the lead for a long time to dictate the pace, but on the last lap the reigning champion manages to place the decisive sprint after have checked up to that point. In third place was Stefano Massimi from the Marche (Atl. Vomano, 29:18.82) ahead of his Calabrian clubmate Luca Ursano (Atl. Vomano, 29:25.90).
Under 23 title for the Venetian Nicolò Bedini (Gp Parco Alpi Apuane), already category champion this year in cross-country, who is fifth overall in 29:40.38 followed by Lorenzo Brunier (Gp Parco Alpi Apuane, 29:41.03). On the other steps of the podium promises Stefano Cecere (Atl. Amatori Cisternino Ecolservizi, 29:51.95) and Thomas Sorci (Atl. Winner Foligno, 30:25.70). The junior tricolor jersey goes to Leonardo Mazzoni (Toscana Atletica Jolly) who in 31:17.94 precedes Giulio Moriconi (Atl. Winner Foligno, 31:33.73) and Nicolas De Lorenzi (Vittorio Atletica, 31:58.61).
In the women’s category, the 23-year-old clearly prevails Arnaudo in 32:40.81. The Borgarina middle-distance runner from Battaglio Cus Torino launches the winning sprint around halfway through the race to win her second distance title after the one two years ago.
In the first time of the Italian event in Basilicata, under the gaze of FIDAL president Stefano Mei, last season’s European under 23 silver medalist Sara Nestola (Calcestruzzi Corradini Excelsior Rubiera) finishes behind her, close to personal best with 33:08.40. Third position for Molise’s Letizia Di Lisa (Gs Virtus Campobasso) who lowered her record to 33:20.17 with one minute of progress. At the foot of the podium was Marika Accorsi (Cus Parma) in fourth, down to 33:34.89, then Valentina Gemetto (Dk Runners Milano, 33:46.70) and Michela Moretton (Assindustria Sport, 34:22.64). In the under 23 category, Greta Settino (Toscana Atl. Empoli Nissan, 35:07.16) prevailed against Rebecca Volpe (Alterarchitettura Locorotondo, 36:40.68) and Alice Senesi (Toscana Atl. Empoli Nissan, 37:30.12). Among the juniors, the title goes to Laura Ribigini (Atl. Arcs Cus Perugia, 35:59.47) followed by her twin Elena Ribigini (Atl. Arcs Cus Perugia, 36:08.27), third Debora Bertagnolli (Atl. Valle di Cembra, 39:16.61 ).
