![]() Laura Vernizzi (3rd from left) at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nationality | Italian | |||||||||||||||||||
Born | Como, Italy | September 15, 1985|||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Rhythmic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||
Club | SG Comense | |||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Emanuela Maccarani | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Laura Vernizzi (born 15 September 1985 in Como) is a former Italian rhythmic gymnast.
She won the silver medal in the competition of rhythmic gymnastics group at Athens Olympics in 2004. [1]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Score |
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2004 | Olympic Games | ![]() | 2nd | Group all-around | 49.450 |
Officer: Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 27 September 2004 [2]
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