Laura Gibilisco

Laura Gibilisco
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1986-01-17) January 17, 1986 (age 38)
Syracuse, Italy
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubG.S. Fiamme Azzurre
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • Hammer throw: 66.90 m (2008)
Medal record
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Grosseto Hammer throw
European Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Kaunas Hammer throw

Laura Gibilisco (born 17 January 1986 in Syracuse) is an Italian hammer thrower.

Biography

Her personal best throw is 66.90 metres, achieved in April 2008 in Syracuse. [1] She is not related to the Italian pole vaulter Giuseppe Gibilisco.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Italy
2004 World Junior Championships Grosseto, Italy 3rd Hammer throw 60.95 m
2005 European Junior Championships Kaunas, Lithuania 3rd Hammer throw 62.58 m [3]
2007 European U23 Championships Debrecen, Hungary 8th Hammer throw 63.19 m

References

  1. ^ "Laura Gibilisco - Biography" (in Italian). fidal.it. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. ^ "La serie A e tanti sorrisi olimpici nell' anno d' oro dello sport siciliano" (in Italian). repubblica.it. Retrieved 24 July 2013. La giovane martellista siracusana, Laura Gibilisco (non è parente di Giuseppe)
  3. ^ European Junior Championships (Women) at gbrathletics.com