Rossana Morabito

Rossana Morabito (born 21 September 1969) is an Italian female retired sprinter (400 m) and middle-distance runner (800 m), who competed at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics.[1]

Rossana Morabito
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1969-09-21) 21 September 1969
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 metres
800 metres
ClubSnia Milano
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 400 m: 53.66 (1989)
  • 800 m: 2:03.12 (1989)
Medal record
Gymnasiade
1984 Florence800 metres

Biography

At just 19 years old, Rosanna was selected for the absolute world championship. Despite being part of the junior category, she went onto win four absolute national titles. However, due to a serious injury, her sporting career ended prematurely.

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventTimeNotes
1987 World Championships Rome Semi 4x400 metres relay 3:31.72
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury 8th 400 metres 55.20
1990 European Indoor Championships Glasgow Semi 800 metres 2:07.18

National titles

She won four times the national championships at senior level.

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References
  1. "Daeugu 2011 Media Guide" (PDF) (in Italian). fidal.it. p. 48. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  2. "CAMPIONESSE ITALIANE – 1923-2014" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
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