Serena Amato

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Serena Amato
Personal information
BornSeptember 10, 1974 (1974-09-10) (age 48)
Olivos, Argentina
Medal record
Sailing
Representing Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney Europe
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 Winnipeg Women's Europe

Serena Bibiana Amato (born September 10, 1974 in Olivos) is a sailor from Argentina, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

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