| Italy at the 1982 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| IAAF code | ITA |
in  Athens | |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1982 European Athletics Championships in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 12 September 1982. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Alberto Cova | Men's 10,000 m |
 | Pierfrancesco Pavoni | Men's 100 m |
| Laura Fogli | Women's marathon |
 | Gabriella Dorio | Women's 1500 m |
| Sara Simeoni | Women's high jump |
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