| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1997 Milan, Italy [1] |
| Height | 1,90 |
| Weight | 90 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Canottieri Firenze [1] |
Medal record | |
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