Mattia Furlani

Mattia Furlani (born 7 February 2005) is an Italian long jumper and high jumper,[3] his personal best 8.04 m in the long jump represents, on the eve of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the 41st best senior world performance.[4]

Mattia Furlani
Personal information
National teamItaly: 1 cap (2022)[1]
Born (2005-02-07) 7 February 2005
Marino, Italy[1]
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long jump
High jump
Club
Coached byMarcello Furlani[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Long jump: 8.04 (2022)[3]
  • High jump: 2.17 m (2021)[3]
Medal record
European U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place2022 JerusalemLong jump
Gold medal – first place2022 JerusalemHigh jump

Biography

Son of the former high jumper Marcello Furlani (2.27 m his personal best) who is also his coach, his sister Erika (born 1996) is also a high jumper (1.94 m her personal best).[1]

Career

In 2022 Furlani won two gold medals at the European U18 Championships, in long jump and in the high jump.[2]

On 3 March 2023, at the age of 18, he made his debut for the national team at the European indoor championships in Istanbul.[5]

European records
Under 20
  • Long jump indoor: 7.99 m (Sweden Stockholm, 29 January 2023) - Current holder[6]

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenueRankEventMeasureNotes
2021 European U20 Championships Estonia Tallinn 7th High jump 2.15 m [7]
2022 European U18 Championships Israel Jerusalem 1st Long jump 8.04 m CR PB
1st High jump 2.15 m
2023 European indoor Championships Turkey Istanbul 12th Long jump 7.57 m

References
  1. "Mattia Furlani Biografia". fidal.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  2. "Furlani sempre show: campione europeo dell'alto!". fidal.it (in Italian). 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  3. "Mattia Furlani Profile". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  4. "Senior Outdoor 2022 - Long Jump Men". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  5. "Atletica, Mattia Furlani eliminato agli Europei Indoor! Esordio difficile, bastava 7.75 per passare". oasport.it. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  6. "Perché Mattia Furlani ha realizzato il record europeo di salto in lungo U20…con qualche giorno di ritardo!". oasport.it. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  7. "15–18 JUL 2021 European Athletics U20 Championships - Men's High Jump". european-athletics.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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