Antonietta Di Martino

Italian high jumper and Olympic athlete

Antonietta Di Martino - Italian high jumper and Olympic athlete
Born

June 1st, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Specialized in high jump, achieved significant success in international competitions. Competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, finishing in the top 10 both times. Won the gold medal at the 2007 Mediterranean Games. Set personal bests, including a jump of 2.03 meters in 2005, which ranks among the all-time best performances.

Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics

Won gold at the 2007 Mediterranean Games

Achieved a personal best of 2.03 meters in 2005

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