Alex Ranghieri | |
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Personal information | |
Nationality | Italy |
Born | Italy | 18 June 1987
Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) |
Alex Ranghieri (born 18 June 1987) is an Italian Olympic volleyball player. [1]
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