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Laura Giombini is the athlete summoned to replace Viktoria Orsi Toth, suspended to the Rio Games after been found positive to tests by NADO Italy. The 27 year old from Perugia will team up with Marta Menegatti for the Olympic tournament in women's beach volleyball. The two Italian athletes will debut at the Games on the 7th August (10pm) against the Canadian team, Broder and Valjas.

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