Elisa Valensin is a rising star in Italian track and field, born on January 1, 2007. At just 18 years old, she has already made a significant impact in the sprinting events, particularly in the 200m and 400m.
Achievements and Records
Valensin has been breaking records and winning championships at an impressive rate:
- European U18 Champion in 200m (2024)
- European U18 Champion in Sprint Medley 1000m (2024)
- Italian U18 and U20 record holder in multiple events
Her most notable performances include:
- 200m: 23.09 seconds (2024) – Championship record at European U18 Championships8
- 400m: 52.23 seconds (2024) – Italian U20 record16
- 150m: 17.42 seconds (2024) – Italian U18 record4
Elisa Valensin: Comparison with Italian Senior and U20/U23 Athletes
Valensin’s performances are not just impressive for her age group, but also stand out when compared to older Italian athletes:
- Her 200m time of 23.09 seconds places her 6th on the all-time European list for her age group8
- Her 400m time of 52.23 seconds broke the Italian U20 record16
- She holds both the U18 and U20 Italian records in multiple events, including the 200m (both indoor and outdoor) and 400m4
These achievements suggest that Valensin is not only dominating her age group but also challenging the performances of older, more experienced Italian athletes.
Global Comparison with U18 Athletes
On the world stage, Valensin ranks among the top U18 athletes:
- In the 400m, her time of 52.23 seconds placed her 3rd in the world for U18 athletes in 20241
- Her 200m performance of 23.09 seconds at the European U18 Championships was a championship record, indicating her world-class status in this event8
- She has qualified for and performed well in World U20 Championships, competing against older athletes13
Recent Performances and Future Potential
Valensin’s trajectory suggests she has a bright future in track and field:
- She recently set a new Italian U20 indoor record in the 400m with a time of 53.04 seconds4
- At the 2024 European U18 Championships, she won gold in both the 200m and the Sprint Medley 1000m relay13
- Her performances have earned her a spot on the Italian national team, competing in relay events at senior level competitions4
With her consistent improvement and ability to perform on the big stage, Elisa Valensin is poised to become a major force in Italian and European sprinting in the coming years. Her rapid progress suggests she could soon be challenging for senior national records and international medals at the highest level of competition.
Go Elisa!
