| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 25 September 1988 Genoa, Italy |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprint |
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Oro |
| Coached by | Umberto Pegoraro |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Enrico Demonte (born 25 September 1988) is a former Italian sprinter.
On 7 July 2013 Enrico Demonte ran the 200 metres in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Suisse in the time of 20.45, that in addition to being the eighth-best performance all-time Italian on the distance, is also the granting of Standard's A (20:52) for participation at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | European junior Championships |  Hengelo | Qual | 200 metres | 21.36 | [2] |
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