Simona La Mantia

Italian triple jumper and Olympic athlete

Simona La Mantia - Italian triple jumper and Olympic athlete
Born

April 14th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed in triple jump and represented Italy in multiple international competitions. Achieved a personal best of 14.93 meters in 2007. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics, contributing to Italy's presence in athletics on the world stage. Secured numerous national titles and was a contender in European championships.

Competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics

Achieved a personal best of 14.93 meters in 2007

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