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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 18 May 1983 Tooele. United States |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres hurdler |
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Jennifer Rockwell (born 28 May 1983) is an Italian athlete specializing in 400-meter hurdles. She participated at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | World Championships |  | 19th Quarter | 400 metres hs | 56.53 |
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