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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Italy |
| Born | 31 July 1996 Catania, Italy |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 m |
| Club | G.S. Carabinieri |
| Coached by | Filippo Di Mulo |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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