At the San Giuliano Macerata Meeting, a stage of the Adriatic League circuit, Luca Lazzari finished the 800 metres in 2:09.31, coming close to his personal best. The 2008-born athlete kept up a strong pace after a fast opening 400 metres, holding steady all the way to the finish line.
Sunday saw attention shift to the Gatteo 10km, run in high temperatures. Melissa Michelotti claimed fifth place in 42 minutes, while Martina Tomassini finished sixth in 42:54.
