| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 11 January 1958 |
| Died | March 6, 2022 (aged 64) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Sergio Pesavento (11 January 1958 - 6 March 2022) was a former Italian male long-distance runner who competed at one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at senior level (1982). [1]
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