National records
- Long jump: 7.95 m (
Salsomaggiore, 30 April 1980) - record holder until 11 April 1981. [1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Italy: 8 caps (1978-1985) [1] |
| Born | 10 January 1957 Molinella, Italy [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long jump |
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| Retired | 1986 |
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Mario Lega (born 10 January 1957) is a former Italian long jumper who was 10th in the long jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 1985 and won two national championships at individual senior level. [1]
Lega was also the Italian long jump record holder for one year. [1]
Salsomaggiore, 30 April 1980) - record holder until 11 April 1981. [1] | Year | Competition | Venue | Rank | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | World Indoor Championships |  Paris | 10th | Long jump | 3:45.46 | [2] |
Lega won two national championships at individual senior level. [3]
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