Venanzio Ortis

Venanzio Ortis
Venanzio Ortis with the two medal won at the 1978 European Championships
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1955-01-29) 29 January 1955 (age 69)
Paluzza
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
ClubG.S. Fiamme Oro
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 5000 m: 13:19.19 (1978)
  • 10,000 m: 27:31.48 (1978)
Medal record
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1978 Prague 5000 metres
Silver medal – second place 1978 Prague 10,000 metres
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal – second place 1983 Casablanca 10,000 metres
World Cross Country Jr. Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Monza Individual
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Monza Team

Venanzio Ortis (born 29 January 1955) is an Italian retired long-distance runner who won two medals at the 1978 European Championships.