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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Maria Cocuzza Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ↑ SPORT e CULTURA, con AiCS e DANIELE MASALA VIAGGIO nella VITA dei CAMPIONI: NASCE OGGI MARIA COCUZZA - AICS.it
- ↑ Judges Assignments
