Federica Biscia

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Federica Biscia
Personal information
National teamFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Born (1980-06-26) June 26, 1980 (age 44)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Summer Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Beijing 400m individual medley
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1997 Bari 200m breaststroke

Federica Biscia (born 26 June 1980) is an Italian former breaststroke and medley swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Federica Biscia". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.