Giuseppina Leone

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Giuseppina "Giusy" Leone (born 21 December 1934) is a retired Italian sprinter. She competed in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and reached the final on five occasions. In 1960 she won a bronze medal in the 100 m.[1][2]

NationalityItalian
Born21 December 1934 (1934-12-21) (age 91)
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
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Giuseppina Leone
Giuseppina Leone at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born21 December 1934 (1934-12-21) (age 91)
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event
Sprint
ClubSipra Torino
Fiat Torino
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m: 11.4 (1956)
  • 200 m: 23.7 (1960)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1960 Rome100 m
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1954 Bern4×100 m
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1959 Turin100 m
Gold medal – first place1959 Turin200 m
Silver medal – second place1959 Turin4×100 m
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Achievements

More information Year, Competition ...
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventPerformanceNote
1954 European Championships Switzerland Bern 3rd 4 × 100 m relay 46.6 [3]
1960 Olympic Games Italy Rome 3rd 100 metres 11.3
6th 200 metres 24.9 [4]
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