| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Francesco Ambrosioni |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 17 August 1951 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Franco Ambrosioni (born 17 August 1951) is a former Italian male long-distance runner who competed at one edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at senior level (1980). [1]
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