Pierina Borsani

Piera, better known Pierina Borsani (2 November 1909 - 29 July 1960) was an Italian female basketball player and versatile female athlete who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in discus throw.[1]

Pierina Borsani
Personal information
Full namePiera Borsani
NationalityItalian
Born(1909-11-02)2 November 1909
Castellanza
Died29 July 1960(1960-07-29) (aged 50)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
Basketball
Event(s)Discus throw
Javelin throw
Shot put
Pentathlon

National titles

She won 8 national championships at individual senior level.[2]

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References
  1. "Italy Athletics at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. "CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" – DONNE TUTTE LE CAMPIONESSE – 1923-2016" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 10 September 2017.



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