| Personal information | ||||||||
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| National team | Italy: 11 caps (1960-1964) [1] | |||||||
| Born | 1 July 1940 Monfalcone, Italy [1] | |||||||
| Died | April 11, 2009 (aged 68) [1] Padua, Italy | |||||||
| Sport | ||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||
| Event(s) | Hammer throw | |||||||
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Oro | |||||||
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Ennio Boschini (1 July 1940 - 11 April 2009) was an Italian hammer thrower. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Rank | Event | Measure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mediterranean Games |  Naples | 3rd | Hammer throw | 59.70 m |
Boschini won three national championships at individual senior level. [2]
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