Maria Tranchina

Maria Tranchina (born 10 February 1968) is a former Italian female shot putter and hammer thrower, later became masters athlete. She won two gold medals at the 2007 World Masters Championships held in Riccione.

Biography She has won three national championships at senior level. Her personal best 17.04 m, set in 1995, ranked in the top 60 on the IAAF indoor world lists at the end of the season.

Achievements Masters Year Competition Venue Event Position Measure Notes 2007 World Masters Championships Riccione Hammer throw W351st 49.20 m Weight throw W351st 15.66 m Shot put W352nd 13.33 m Pentathlon throw W352nd 3791 pts

Personal bests Shot put: 17.04 m ( Schio, 16 February 1995) Hammer throw: 61.41 m ( Formia, 17 May 1998)

National titles Italian Athletics Championships shot put: 1995 hammer throw: 1997 Italian Winter Throwing Championships hammer throw: 1996