| Italy at the 1986 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| IAAF code | ITA |
in  Stuttgart 26 August 1986 – 31 August 1986 | |
| Medals Ranked 5th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1986 European Athletics Championships in Stuttgart, West Germany, from 26 to 31 August 1986. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Stefano Mei | Men's 10,000 m |
| Gelindo Bordin | Men's marathon |
 | Stefano Mei | Men's 5000 m |
| Alberto Cova | Men's 10,000 m |
| Orlando Pizzolato | Men's marathon |
| Francesco Panetta | Men's 3000 m steeplechase |
| Maurizio Damilano | Men's 20 km walk |
| Laura Fogli | Women's marathon |
 | Salvatore Antibo | Men's 10,000 m |
| Giovanni Evangelisti | Men's Long jump |
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