Giuseppe Leonardi facts for kids
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| Born | 31 July 1996 Catania, Italy |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Weight | 76 kg |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 m |
| Club | G.S. Carabinieri |
| Coached by | Filippo Di Mulo |
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Giuseppe Leonardi (born on July 31, 1996) is a talented Italian sprinter. He is known for his speed on the track and has represented his country in major international competitions. Giuseppe was chosen to be part of the Italian athletics team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he was a possible member of the relay team.
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Who is Giuseppe Leonardi?
Giuseppe Leonardi was born in Catania, Italy. He started his journey in the world of athletics and quickly became a skilled sprinter. Sprinters are athletes who run very fast over short distances.
His Athletic Journey
Giuseppe specializes in the 400 m race. This is a challenging sprint that requires both speed and endurance. His personal best (PB) time for the 400 m is 46.19 seconds, which he achieved in 2017. A personal best is the fastest time an athlete has ever run in a specific event.
He trains with the G.S. Carabinieri club, which is a well-known sports group in Italy. His coach, Filippo Di Mulo, helps him improve his technique and speed.
Representing Italy at the Olympics
One of the biggest moments in Giuseppe's career was being selected for the Italian athletics team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. These Olympic Games were actually held in 2021 due to a global event, but they kept the "2020" name.
Giuseppe was considered for the relay team. In a relay race, a team of four sprinters each runs a part of the total distance, passing a baton to the next runner. It's a very exciting team event that requires great teamwork and speed. Being part of the Olympic team is a huge honor for any athlete.
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