Margherita Gargano (born 18 November 1952 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo) is a former female middle distance runner from Italy.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 18 November 1952 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
Biography edit
She is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1979 Mediterranean Games in the women's 1,500 metres. Gargano set her personal best (4:06.71) in the 1,500 metres in 1979.
Personal bests edit
- 800m 2'03"1 (1979)- 2'06"3 indoor (1980)
- 1500m 4'06"71(1979)- 4'19"81 indoor (1983)
- 3000m 8'46"31 (1982)- 9'03"62 indoor (1982)
- 5000m 15'20"94 (1982)
- 10000m 35'01"4 (1976)
Achievements edit
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Summer Olympics | Montreal, Canada | DNQ | 1,500 metres |
| 1979 | Mediterranean Games | Tunis, Tunisia | 1st | 1,500 metres |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 6th | 3,000 metres |
