Marco Martinelli | |||
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Personal information | |||
Born | Rovereto, Trentino, Italy | 9 October 1965||
Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Middle blocker | ||
Number | 2 | ||
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