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| National team | Italy (2 caps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 July 1998 Turin, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 400 m hs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Fiamme Oro Padova Atletica Monza | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Giorgio Ripamonti | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Linda Olivieri (born 14 July 1998) is an Italian hurdler who competed at the 2019 World Athletics Championships. [1] She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in 400 m hurdles. [2]
With the standard to participate in the 2019 World Championships in the 400 meters hurdles, set by the IAAF in 56.00, before the start of the championships she reached the 47th in the World Rankings. [3]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | European U23 Championships |  Gävle | 2nd | 400 m hs | 56.22 | |
| World Championships |  Doha | Heat (28th) | 400 m hs | 56.82 |
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