| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 4 December 1966 Padua |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin throw |
Fabio De Gaspari (born 4 December 1966) is a retired javelin thrower from Italy.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 4 December 1966 Padua |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin throw |
Fabio De Gaspari (born 4 December 1966) is a retired javelin thrower from Italy.
He won a total number of nine national titles during his career. His mother, Giancarla Spagolla, was a javelin thrower as well. He competed at the 1983 and 1987 World Championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Italy | ||||
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 32nd | 70.76 m |
| 1989 | National Championships | Cesenatico, Italy | 1st | 79.30 m (PB) |
| 1991 | Mediterranean Games | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 73.10 m |
| 1993 | National Championships | Bologna, Italy | 1st | 79.02 m |
| Mediterranean Games | Languedoc-Roussillon, France | 2nd | 77.18 m | |
| World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 27th | 74.34 m | |
Fabio De Gaspari has won 9 times the individual national championship. [1]
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