Fabrizio Donato

Italian triple jumper with Olympic medal

Fabrizio Donato - Italian triple jumper with Olympic medal
Born

August 14th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed in triple jump at various international competitions. Achieved a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Set a personal best of 17.73 meters in 2011 at the European Championships, winning the silver medal. Represented Italy in multiple World Championships and European Championships throughout the career.

Bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics

Silver medal at the 2011 European Championships

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