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Alessandro Ploner is the new Italian hang-gliding champion

Parma, Italy - After winning the World championship in France

After winning the World championship in France one month ago (see AVIONEWS), 33-year-old Alessandro Ploner is the new Italian hang-gliding champion, title achieved at the championship held in Tizzano and Langhirano (Parma). He was followed by the other members of the Italian national team that won in France: Elio Cataldi, Christian Ciech and Davide Guiducci. "This for me is a great year. This location...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108459
Rome, Italy, 08/24/2009 16:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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