Mario Celon (born: 29 August 1959

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) is a sailor from

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, who represented his country at the

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as helmsman in the Soling. With crew members Gianni Torboli and

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they took the 10th place.

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1959 births Living people Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Flying Dutchman Sailors at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Flying Dutchman Sailors at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Soling Olympic sailors for Italy Sportspeople from Verona Italian male sailors (sport) {{Italy-yachtracing-bio-stub