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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 November 1938 (age 85) Naples, Italy |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Freestyle wrestling |
| Club | Societa' Sportiva Pirelli Napoli |
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