Silvio Fraquelli (born 25 June 1952) is an Italian former

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er. He won one medal at the

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Biography

He competed in the

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, he has 22 caps in

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from 1971 to 1976. His twin brother, Osvaldo, was also an athlete.

Olympic results

National championships

He has won 6 times the individual

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. *5 wins in the

(1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976) *1 win in the pole vault indoor (1972)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fraquelli, Silvio 1952 births Living people Italian male pole vaulters Olympic athletes for Italy Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Italy Athletes (track and field) at the 1975 Mediterranean Games Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics People from Asti Italian Athletics Championships winners