Francesco Pignata

Francesco Pignata (born 14 February 1978) is a former Italian javelin thrower.

Biography
His personal best 81.67, set in 2005, is the second best measure of all-time in Italy, after the national record of Carlo Sonego (84.60 m set in 1999).

From 2 December 2012 Francesco Pignata is Federal Councillor of the Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera (FIDAL), in the Alfio Giomi leaderships.

National titles
He has won 7 times the individual national championship.
 * 4 wins in Javelin throw (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
 * 3 wins in Javelin throw (2006, 2007, 2008) at the Italian Winter Throwing Championships

Progression

 * 1996 - 68.34
 * 1997 - 68.12
 * 2002 - 78.69
 * 2003 - 78.40
 * 2004 - 79.34
 * 2005 - 81.67
 * 2006 - 79.70
 * 2007 - 77.94
 * 2008 - 74.76