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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