Letizia Bertoni

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. and won eight individual national championships.

Achievements

National titles 7 wins on 80 metres hurdles (1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964) 1 win on 200 metres (1962)