Maria Marello (born 11 March 1961) is a retired Italian discus thrower. She is the

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of the Italian female discus thrower Daisy Osakue, and javelin thrower

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Biography

She won the gold medal at the

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and finished fifth at the

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. She also competed at the 1987 World Championships without reaching the final. Marello became Italian champion twice, in 1987 and 1988. Her personal best time was 57.54 metres, achieved in June 1986 in Verona.All-Athletics.com profile
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Maria Marello
at All-Athletics {{DEFAULTSORT:Marello, Maria 1961 births Living people Italian female discus throwers World Athletics Championships athletes for Italy Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Italy Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1987 Mediterranean Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1991 Mediterranean Games Place of birth missing (living people) Italian Athletics Championships winners