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Anita Protti

Anita Protti (born 4 August 1964) is a Swiss former athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres hurdles. She won the silver medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1990 European Championships, and bronze medals in the 400 metres at the 1989 European Indoor Championships and 1991 World Indoor Championships. Her 400m hurdles best of 54.25 secs has stood as the Swiss record since 1991.

Career

Born in Lausanne, Protti specialised in the 400 metres hurdles. Her greatest career achievement was when she won the silver medal at the 1990 European Championships in Athletics.

Protti missed most of the 1992 and 1993 seasons because of an achilles injury.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Switzerland
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea semi-final 400 m hurdles 54.56
1989 European Indoor Championships The Hague, Netherlands 3rd 400 metres 52.57
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 2nd 400m hurdles 54.36
6th 4 × 400 m relay 3:29.94
1991 World Indoor Championships Seville, Spain 3rd 400 metres 51.41
World Championships Tokyo, Japan 6th 400 m hurdles 54.25
1994 Jeux de la Francophonie Bondoufle, France 4th 400 m hurdles 56.47
European Championships Helsinki, Finland 10th (sf) 400 m hurdles 56.15
6th 4 × 400 m relay 3:28.78

Personal bests

References

Awards
Preceded by Swiss Sportswoman of the Year
1990
Succeeded by