Rossana Morabito (born 21 September 1969) is an Italian female retired sprinter (400 m) and middle-distance runner (800 m), who competed at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics.[1]

Rossana Morabito
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1969-09-21) 21 September 1969 (age 55)
Cagliari, Italy
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 metres
800 metres
ClubSnia Milano
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 400 m: 53.66 (1989)
  • 800 m: 2:03.12 (1989)
Medal record
Gymnasiade
Gold medal – first place 1984 Florence 800 metres

Biography

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At just 19 years old, Rosanna was selected for the absolute world championship. Despite being part of the junior category, she went onto win four absolute national titles. However, due to a serious injury, her sporting career ended prematurely.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Time Notes
1987 World Championships   Rome Semi 4x400 metres relay 3:31.72
1988 World Junior Championships   Sudbury 8th 400 metres 55.20
1990 European Indoor Championships   Glasgow Semi 800 metres 2:07.18

National titles

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She won four times the national championships at senior level.

References

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  1. ^ "Daeugu 2011 Media Guide" (PDF) (in Italian). fidal.it. p. 48. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  2. ^ "CAMPIONESSE ITALIANE – 1923-2014" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. ^ "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
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