Letizia Bertoni (born 5 March 1937) is a former Italian hurdler who competed at two Olympic Games.
Biography At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Bertoni finished fifth in the 4 × 100 metres relay and also competed in the 200 metres.
Bertoni finished third behind Pat Nutting in the 80 metres hurdles event at the British 1963 WAAA Championships.
At her home Olympics, the 1960 Olympics in Rome, she once again finished in 5th place during the 4 × 100 metres relay, in addition to competing in the 80 metres hurdles.
Bertoni earned 33 caps in national team from 1953 to 1965 and won eight individual national championships.
Achievements Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Note1954European Championships Bern3rd 4 × 100 m relay 46.6 1956Olympic Games Melbourne 5th 4 × 100 m relay 45.71960Olympic Games Rome 5th 4 × 100 m relay 45.80
National titles 7 wins on 80 metres hurdles (1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964) 1 win on 200 metres (1962)
See also Italy national relay team
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