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Giovanna Petrucci, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, is the current slackline world champion, and a regular fixture at Rio's lively beach sports (more)

Giovanna Petrucci, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, is the current slackline world champion, and a regular fixture at Rio's lively beach sports scene.

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