Honors and Awards
On 24 May 2012, the Mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako gave the title of honorary citizen of Durrës to Pietro Mennea. Furthermore President of Albania Bamir Topi awarded Pietro Mennea with the "Medal of Gratitude" with citation: "For value and contribution as the former World record holder in Athletics and major figure in the Foundation "Pietro Mennea", created to help sport and research".
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