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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | January 1, 1958 Palermo, Italy |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long distance running |
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Antonio Selvaggio (born 1 January 1958 in Palermo) is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy.
He competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He is the twin brother of Piero Selvaggio, also a long-distance runner. Selvaggio set his personal best (13:25.63) in the men's 5,000 metres in 1984.
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