title: Marco Marchei
text: # Marco Marchei
  
  Marco Marchei (born 2 August 1954 in Castignano, Ascoli Piceno) is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.
  
  ## Biography
  
  He twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1980 and 1984. Marchei set his personal best (2:11.47) in the men's marathon on 14 August 1983 at the World Championships. He is the father of Valentina Marchei.
  
  ## Achievements
  
  * All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
  
  | Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Representing Italy |||||
  | 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 35th | 2:23:21 |
  | 1982 | Rome City Marathon | Rome, Italy | 4th | 2:12:38 |
  | 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 13th | 2:11:47 |
  | 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 43rd | 2:22:38 |
  