1979 Italian Athletics Championships

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1979 Italian Athletics Championships
Dates16–18 July
Host city Rome
LevelSenior
1978
1980

The 1979 Italian Athletics Championships was the 69th edition of the Italian Athletics Championships and were held in Rome (track & field events). [1] [2]

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References

  1. "CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" – UOMINI 1906-2015 - Storia, Sedi, Programmi" (PDF) (in Italian). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  2. "ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (1979-2006)". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 17 September 2018.