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Vandals Track & Field Sign Talented Italian Jumper Francesca Cuccú

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MOSCOW, Idaho -- The University of Idaho Track & Field/Cross Country program is thrilled to announce the first signee of the 2023 recruiting class, Francesca Cuccú, a standout jumper from Italy that will make an immediate impact next season.

Cuccú is a talented all-around athlete that has excelled in the triple jump, long jump, and high jump. She made her name known in 2020 as a top-level competitor at the Italian under-18 National Indoor Championships where she finished second in the triple jump with a final distance of 12.01 meters (39'4"). She finished third place in the same event at the Outdoor Championships.