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| Nationality | Italian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 May 1983 Messina, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Water Polo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Pro Recco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massimo Giacoppo (born 10 May 1983) is an Italian water polo player, part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2010 | European Water Polo Championship |  Zagreb | 1st | Team competition | [1] |
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