Italy - Track

Francesco Pernici

"Trying, believing and dreaming cost nothing. And that’s what defines a true champion – on and off the track."

An emerging force in the 800m, Francesco Pernici is one of Italy’s fastest-rising middle-distance talents. Turning pro at just 20 years old and now a World Championship semifinalist, he has rapidly moved into the world’s elite. Still early in his journey, his focus now turns to the next stage on the global circuit.