| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Short track speed skating | ||
Representing  | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2006 Turin | 3000m relay |
Katia Zini (born 23 June 1981 in Sondalo, Italy) is an Italian short track speed skater who won bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She also skated in the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics. She is a cousin of speed skater Mara Zini who was on the same medal winning relay. [1]
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