| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 29 August 1930 Trieste, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle-distance running |
| Club | Edera Trieste |
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| Personal best |
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Loredana Simonetti was several times national champion in the 800 m and in the cross-country running, participating in the European Championships in Bern in 1954. [2]
Bern, 25 August 1954. Record held until 6 June 1958 (broken by Gilda Jannaccone) [3] 
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