Career
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 (8460 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. 4 wins in Javelin throw (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
3 wins in Javelin throw (2006, 2007, 2008) at the Italian Winter Throwing Championships
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.