| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 3 May 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Italy |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event | Lightweight coxless pair |
Medal record | |
Sofia Tanghetti (born 3 May 1999) is an Italian rower.
She won a silver medal in the Lightweight Women's Pair category at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. [1]
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