Donata Govoni

Donata Govoni married Sandrini (born 4 March 1944) is a former Italian sprinter and middle distance runner, who competed at two Olympic Games.

Biography Govoni began her career as a 100 and 200 metres sprinter and then moved progressively to 400 metres and 800 metres. From 1961 to 1972 she took part in 49 international competitions, including the 1968 and 1972 Olympics.

Govoni won 26 individual Italian national championships from 1961 to 1975. In Italy only two women have won more: Agnese Maffeis (38) and Marisa Masullo (30).

Govoni finished second behind Dorothy Hyman in the 220 yards event at the British 1963 WAAA Championships.

Achievements

National titles Event Wins 616263646566676869707172737475100 metres 7••• ••• • 200 metres 5• • ••• 400 metres 7 • • • • • • • •800 metres 2 • • 400 metres indoor 2 • • 800 metres indoor 2 • • Cross country running 1 •