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