Maria Chiara Baccini

Maria Chiara Baccini (born 21 July 1981) is a former Italian long jumper.

Maria Chiara Baccini
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1981-07-21) 21 July 1981 (age 42)
Sesto Fiorentino
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
EventLong jump
ClubAtletica Sestese
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • Long jump: 6.55 m (1998)
Medal record
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place1998 AnnecyLong jump
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 RigaLong jump

Biography

Winner of two international medals at the junior level (a World bronze and a European gold), she was twice the absolute Italian champion (it happened in 1998 at just 17 years, and she is one of only two female athletes who ever be able to win a senior title by junior),[1] with her personal best of 6.55 m is still holding 9th Italian performance all-time and this result is still junior Italian record.[2]

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventMeasureNotes
1998World Junior Championships Annecy3dLong jump6.55 mPB NRJ
1999European Junior Championships Riga1stLong jump6.39 m
2000World Junior Championships Santiago7thLong jump6.20 m

National titles

She won two national championships at senior level,[3][4]

See also

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