Career
He has 20 caps in national team from 1986 to 19923. In 1988, his magic year, Vito Petrella ran also in 46"37 indoor, he also obtained 10"8 on 100 metres and 21"39 on 200. In 1988, his magic year, Vito Petrella ran also in 46"37 indoor, he also obtained 10"8 on 100 metres and 21"39 on 200.
He was trained by Graziano Della Valle in Pavia together with Tiziano Gemelli (46"31) and Marco Michieli (47"04), who belonged to the same sport club