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Marco Barale (born 19 April 2003) is an Italian biathlete. [1]
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Marco Barale (born 19 April 2003) is an Italian biathlete. [1]
He represented Italy at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics. In the individual event, he finished in 22nd place, with seven missed shots across the four shooting stages. He also participated in the single mixed relay, competing alongside Linda Zingerle, and won a silver medal in this discipline. [2]
In the 2024/25 season, he was called up to the main Italian national team to make his World Cup debut at the Oberhof stage. [3] [4] [5]
All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.
3 medals (3 bronze)
| Year | Age | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass Start | Relay |
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 2021 Obertilliach | 17 | 37th | 7th | 6th | N/A | Bronze |
 2022 Soldier Hollow | 18 | 38th | 23rd | 10th | Bronze | |
 2023 Shchuchinsk | 19 | 65th | DSQ | — | Bronze | |
 2024 Otepää | 20 | 17th | 27th | N/A | 26th | 9th |
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