| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 20 June 1952 Italy |
| Height | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | Soling |
| Updated on 27 February 2020 | |
Gianfranco Oradini (born 20 June 1952 is a sailor from Italy, who represented his country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Kingston, Ontario, Canada as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Fabio Albarelli and fellow crew member Leopoldo Di Martino they took the 15th place.
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