| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 15 August 1952 Florence, Italy |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 metres steeplechase Long-distance running |
| Club | ASSI Giglio Rosso Fiat Iveco Turin |
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| Personal best |
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Roberto Volpi (born 15 August 1952) was an Italian predominantly steeplechase runner who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1]
He won four times the national championships at senior level.
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