Maria Marello (born 11 March 1961) is a retired Italian discus thrower. She is the coach of the Italian female discus thrower Daisy Osakue,[1] and javelin thrower Zahra Bani.

Maria Marello
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1961-03-11) March 11, 1961 (age 65)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
Event
Discus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • Discus throw: 57.54 m (1986)

Biography

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She won the gold medal at the 1987 Mediterranean Games[2] and finished fifth at the 1991 Mediterranean Games.[citation needed] She also competed at the 1987 World Championships without reaching the final.[3]

Marello became Italian champion twice, in 1987 and 1988.[4] Her personal best time was 57.54 metres, achieved in June 1986 in Verona.[5]

References

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  1. "Daisy Osakue Biografia" (in Italian). fidal.it. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  2. "Mediterranean Games". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. Maria Marello at World Athletics Edit this at Wikidata
  4. "Italian Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  5. All-Athletics.com profile
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