Matteo Oliveri breaks personal best in Lucca

Matteo Oliveri

Journalist [ENA] At the Lucca meeting, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger, young Italian pole vaulter Matteo Oliveri achieved a major milestone by breaking his personal record despite tough wind conditions, a frequent challenge in the Tuscan city. The event brought together top-level athletes: Carson Waters (USA) placed second with 5.36m (PB: 5.72m), followed by Simone Bertelli (ITA) and Juan Luis Bravo (ESP),

Guided by coach Mario Botto, Matteo showed strong composure under pressure and handled the adverse conditions with maturity especially after a less successful outing in Poland just a week earlier. This performance earned him the FIDAL qualifying mark for the World Championships in Tokyo this September, his main goal for the season. Next up is the European Cup,which could see

Matteo don the Azzurri jersey for the first time – a long-awaited and well-deserved milestone. Coach Mario Botto has also sparked the passion of young Nicole, who trains with dedication under his guidance. Matteo Oliveri’s success in Lucca is not only a step forward for him, but also a sign of growth and hope for the entire team. Matteo Oliveri’s success in Lucca is not only a step forward for him, but also a sign of growth and hope for the entire team and for the next generation of Italian athletics.

Matteo Oliveri

Matteo Oliveri

Matteo Oliveri