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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Salerno | 23 June 1966
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) |
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Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Shot put |
Club | G.S. Fiamme Azzurre |
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