 Susanne Walli in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Born | 5 May 1996 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
Susanne Walli (born 5 May 1996) is an Austrian athlete. [1] [2] She competed in the women's 400 metres event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, advancing to the semi-final heat. [3]
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