Sara Zabarino
Italian javelin thrower
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Sara Zabarino (born 1 August 1999) is an Italian javelin thrower who won a gold medal at the 2019 European Throwing Cup at under-23 level with her new personal best, 58.62 m, that is the 10th best world performance of the year[1] and 4th all-time in Italy lists.[2]
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| National team | Italian Team | ||||||||
| Born | 1 August 1999 Biella, Italy | ||||||||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | ||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||
| Country |  Italy | ||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||
Event | Javelin throw | ||||||||
| Club | Acsi Italia Atletica | ||||||||
| Coached by | Massimiliano Remus | ||||||||
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Since August 2023, she has been a member of the track and field team at the University of Southern California, United States.
Biography
On 10 July 2018 she qualified for the final of the javelin throw at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, with the best measure among the participating athletes.[3] In the final she placed 5th, with a best of 52.98m.
National records
- Javelin throw under-23: 58.62 m –
Šamorín, 10 March 2019
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Measure | Notes |
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| 2018 | World U20 Championships |  Tampere |
5th | Javelin throw | 52.98 m | [4] |
| 2019 | European Throwing Cup |  Šamorín |
1st | Javelin throw (U23) | 58.62 m | PB NUR |
| 2021 | 2021 European Athletics U23 Championships |  Tallinn |
9th | Javelin throw | 52.01 m |
Personal bests
- Javelin throw: 58.62 m – Šamorín, 10 March 2019
