
Testoni–Valla rivalry was an
individual sport rivalry engaged in for about eleven years (from 1929 to 1940) between two
Italian
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women's athletes,
Claudia Testoni
Claudia Testoni (19 December 1915 – 17 July 1998), was an Italian hurdler, sprinter and long jumper. She was European champion, in 1938, on 80 metres hurdles. She was born in Bologna and died in Cagliari.
Biography
Testoni is one of the ...
and
Ondina Valla, both born in
Bologna
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International medals
World records
Testoni has set three world records, Valla one.
Valla-Testoni (60-34)
Direct clashes between the two athletes, between 1929 and 1940, were a total of 99, with 60 victories Valla, 34 of Testoni and 5 draws.
Testoni won 17 of the last 19 clash, but not the most important at
1936 Summer Olympics
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;1929-1932 (33)
;1936-1940 (19)
See also
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Claudia Testoni
Claudia Testoni (19 December 1915 – 17 July 1998), was an Italian hurdler, sprinter and long jumper. She was European champion, in 1938, on 80 metres hurdles. She was born in Bologna and died in Cagliari.
Biography
Testoni is one of the ...
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Ondina Valla
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Women's 80 metres hurdles world record progression
The women's 80 metres hurdles is an outdoor track event over a distance of 80 metres with hurdles. It was run by women until 1972 in international competitions. From the 1972 Summer Olympics, the event has been permanently replaced by the 100 me ...
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Italian record progression women's long jump
The Italian record progression women's long jump is recognised by the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL).
Record progression
See also
* List of Italian records in athletics
* Women's long jump world record progression
References
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List of sports rivalries
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants, management, and supporters all to varying degrees.
One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the Roman Empire between the Blues and the ...
References
External links
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Ondina e Claudia corsero col vento. E Bologna conquistò OlimpiaStatistics of Claudia Testoni careerat Trackfield.brinkster.net
Statistics of Ondina Valla careerat Trackfield.brinkster.net
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Individual rivalries in sports
Sport in Bologna