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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  France |
| Born | 24 June 1977 (age 47) Creil |
| Sport | |
| Event | Javelin Throw |
Nadia Vigliano (born 24 June 1977 in Creil) is a French athlete, who specialises in the javelin.
She won four French javelin championship titles in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Her personal best, thrown on 8 June 2008 at Draguignan, is 57.31 metres.
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javelin | 57.31 m | Draguignan | 8 June 2008 |
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Vigliano is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
