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| Valerio
CLERI |
| Sport |
Open Water Swimming |
| NOC |
Italy
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 19 Jun 1981
in Palestrina, ITA |
| Height | 1.77 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Coach |
Languages |
Italian |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began swimming at age four. |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning gold in the 25km at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, Italy. (azzurridigloria.com, 19 Jun 2016) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Don't fence me in." (FINA Aquatics World Magazine, 20 Feb 2011) |
Awards and honours |
In 2010 he was named Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year by the International Swimming Federation [FINA], the European Swimming League [LEN] and Swimming World Magazine. (FINA, 07 Jan 2011; len.eu, 01 Dec 2018) |
Other sports |
He represented Italy in swimming at the 2003 World Cup event in Stockholm, Sweden. (SportsDeskOnline, 30 Oct 2017) |
Milestones |
He became the first Italian male open water swimmer to win gold in the 25km at the world championships when he triumphed in the event at the 2009 edition in Rome, Italy. (SportsDeskOnline, 30 Oct 2017; valeriocleri.com, 01 Jun 2012) |
World Cup Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2002/2003 |
Stockholm, SWE |
400m Freestyle |
3:47.94 |
| 3 |
2002/2003 |
Stockholm, SWE |
1500m Freestyle |
15:18.88 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 14 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
10km |
1:49:30.5 |
| 21 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
25km |
4:55:16.5 |
| 11 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
10km |
1:54:41.2 |
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2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
25km |
DNF |
| 4 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
10km |
1:52:11.4 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
25km |
5:26:31.6 |
| 15 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
10km |
1:56:08.18 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 10 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
25km |
5:12:53.5 |
| 6 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
25km |
5:06:10.6 |
| 2 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
10km |
1:54:24.8 |
| 1 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
25km |
5:16:38.3 |
| 7 |
2008 |
Dubrovnik, CRO |
10km |
1:52:59.1 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Dubrovnik, CRO |
25km |
4:29:00.0 |
| 12 |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
10km |
1:58:49.1 |
World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 14 |
2014 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:53:28.0 |
| 5 |
2012 |
Eilat, ISR |
10km |
1:52:37.20 |
| 7 |
2012 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
2:11:47.69 |
| 3 |
2009 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
2:05:54.38 |
| 1 |
2008 |
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10km |
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| 4 |
2008 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:52:31.05 |
| 3 |
2008 |
Dubai, UAE |
10km |
1:48:54.88 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:46:17.6 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
1:58:42.10 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:52:46.80 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
2:06:58.05 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Singapore, SGP |
10km |
2:09:20.25 |
| 3 |
2007 |
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10km |
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| 1 |
2007 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:59:31.540 |
| 1 |
2007 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:43:57.30 |
| 1 |
2007 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
1:43:19.56 |
| 1 |
2007 |
Vienna, AUT |
10km |
1:54:03.25 |
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