Italian race walking star Massimo Stano etched his name into the history books by breaking the men’s 35-kilometre race walk world record with a sensational time of 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 43 seconds at the European Race Walking Team Championships held in Podebrady on Sunday.
The 2020 Olympic champion delivered a commanding performance, maintaining a blistering pace from start to finish and surpassing the previous world record in emphatic fashion. Stano’s victory not only earned Italy gold at the continental event but also reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest race walkers of his generation.
The previous world record had stood as a benchmark in elite race walking, but Stano’s disciplined technique, endurance, and strategic pacing saw him carve a new global standard in the demanding 35-km discipline.
Speaking after the race, Stano credited his team, rigorous training, and mental strength for the record-breaking performance.
“This was the race of my life. I knew I was in great shape, but setting a world record in a championship event is something truly special,” he said.
The European Race Walking Team Championships is one of the premier events on the international race walking calendar, drawing top talent from across the continent. Stano’s performance not only electrified the crowd in Podebrady but also sent ripples across the global athletics community.
With this feat, Massimo Stano has solidified his legacy and added another remarkable chapter to Italy’s rich tradition in race walking.
