Italy competed at the 1979 Summer Universiade in Mexico City, Mexico and won 10 medals.
In this edition Pietro Mennea established the world record of the 200 metres, holder till 1996, when Michael Johnson broke it.
Medals SportTot. Athletics 2 1 4 7 Fencing 0 1 0 1 Swimming 1 0 1 2Total3 2 5 10
Details Sport Athletics Pietro Mennea (200 m) Mariano Scartezzini (3000 m steeplechase) Michele Cina (3000 m steeplechase) Luciano CaravaniGiovanni GrazioliGianfranco LazzerPietro Mennea(Men's 4×100 metres relay) Roberto Mazzucato (triple jump) Flavio BorghiAlfonso Di GuidaStefano MalinverniRoberto Tozzi(Men's 4×400 metres relay) Sara Simeoni (high jump) SwimmingMarcello Guarducci (100 m freestyle) Men's 4×200 metres freestyle Fencing Squadra fioretto maschile
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WORLD STUDENT GAMES (UNIVERSIADE - MEN) WORLD STUDENT GAMES (UNIVERSIADE - WOMEN)