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Italian long-distance runner
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7 January 1965(Fucecchio, Italy)
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Biography
Introduction
Alessandro Lambruschini (born 7 January 1965) is an Italian former long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase
Biography
Lambruschini participated at three editions of the Summer Olympics (1988, 1992, 1996), he has 40 caps in national team from 1985 to 1998. He in 3000 metres steeplechase won 17 in international athletics competitions, including two at the IAAF World Cup and eight in the European Cup. After his retirement from competitions, he is dedicated to the duathlon also getting good results in the master categories.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Italy
| |||||
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 7th | 1500 m | 3:49.95 |
| European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 22nd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:49.90 | |
| 1987 | European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 11th (h) | 1500 m | 3:50.04 |
| World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 8th | 1500 m | 3:42.25 | |
| – | 3000 m | DNF | |||
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 9th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:24.25 | |
| Mediterranean Games | Latakia, Syria | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:19.72 | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:12.17 |
| 1989 | World Cup | Barcelona, Spain | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:21.75 |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:15.82 |
| 1991 | Mediterranean Games | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:22.95 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:15.52 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:08.78 |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:22.40 |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 10th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:22.64 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:11.28 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 8th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.35 |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:16.70 |
Representing Europe
National titles
Lambruschini is a ten-time individual national champion.
- 2 wins in 1500 metres (1986, 1993)
- 6 wins in 3000 metres steeplechase (1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996)
- 2 wins in 3000 metres indoor (1991, 1992)
Personal life
Lambruschini was in a relationship with American footballer Jill Rutten while she played in Italy.