Pietro Farina (athlete)

Pietro Farina (born 5 February 1955) is an Italian sprinter and later sprint coach.

Upon returning from his Olympic participation, Farina was celebrated by a ceremony held on 8 August 1976, at which then-mayor Zanaboni Angelo attended and presented Farina with an award.

[5] He retired in part due to experiencing peritonitis after racing against Pietro Mennea, his then-roommate and friend.

[6] For several years following his retirement, Farina was the head coach of the Annabella Pavia basketball team.

[8][9] As of 2022, Farina is the coach of the Athletica 100 Torri athletics club.