| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | June 11, 1977 Catania, Italy |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres |
| Club | C.S. Carabinieri |
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Domenico Rao (born 11 June 1977) is a male track and field sprinter from Italia who specializes in the 400 metres. His personal best time is 47.09 seconds, achieved in 1998. [1]
He won a gold medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2009 European Indoor Championships, together with teammates Jacopo Marin, Matteo Galvan and Claudio Licciardello. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Italy | |||||
| 1997 | European U23 Championships | Turku, Finland | 7th | 4x400 m relay | 3:08.00 |
| 2009 | European Indoor Championships | Turin, Italy | 1st | 4x400 m relay | 3:06.68 |
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