Personal information | |
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Full name | Imelda Chiappa |
Born | Sotto il Monte, Italy | 10 May 1966
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Major wins | |
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