| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 13 July 1955 Rome, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Former police officer and pentathlete |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Endurance running |
Mauro Prosperi (born 13 July 1955) is an Italian former police officer and pentathlete, most notable for his nine-day disappearance and survival in the Sahara, whilst competing in the 1994 Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) in Morocco.