Laura Fogli


Laura Fogli is an Italian former long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon race. She finished ninth at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and sixth at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She also won silver medals at the European Championships in 1982 and 1986, and finished second in the New [York City Marathon] in 1983 and 1988. Her marathon victories include Rome and Pittsburgh.

Career

Born in Comacchio, Foglio won the inaugural edition of the Rome City Marathon in 1982. From 1981 to 1989 she finished in the top four in eight out of nine New York City Marathons, the exception being 1987 when she did not compete.
She is married with Giuseppe Rossetti, who was also her coach. She is the coach of the Italian singer Gianni Morandi who often takes part in marathons.

Progression

;Marathon
Fogil finished eight times in the top 25 world list.
YearPerformanceWorld RankVenueDate
19812.34.4813United States

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionPerformanceNote
1981New York City MarathonUnited States

National titles

Laura Fogli has won two times the individual national championship.