| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1966 Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | –52 kg |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic Games |  (1988) |
| World Champ. |  (1991) |
| European Champ. |  (1988, 1995) |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 7203 |
| JudoInside.com | 2795 |
| Updated on 18 June 2023. | |
Alessandra Giungi (born 5 May 1966) is an Italian judoka. She competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. [1]
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