Personal information | |
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Rome | 16 February 1939
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | High jump |
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