Antonio Pesenti
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Antonio Pesenti was an Italian
professional road racing cyclist.
He was born in Zogno
, near Bergamo
. The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1932 Giro d'Italia
. He also classified 3rd and 4th overall in the 1931
and 1932 Tour de France
, respectively.
He died at Bergamo
in 1968.
1931
1932
Italy
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professional road racing cyclist.
He was born in Zogno
Zogno
Zogno is a comune in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 km northeast of Milan and about 11 km north of Bergamo...
, near Bergamo
Bergamo
Bergamo is a town and comune in Lombardy, Italy, about 40 km northeast of Milan. The comune is home to over 120,000 inhabitants. It is served by the Orio al Serio Airport, which also serves the Province of Bergamo, and to a lesser extent the metropolitan area of Milan...
. The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1932 Giro d'Italia
1932 Giro d'Italia
The 1932 Giro d'Italia was held from 14 May to 5 June 1932. It was won by the Italian Antonio Pesenti. This 21st edition covered 3,235 km, at an average speed of 30.59 km/h, for a total of 13 stages....
. He also classified 3rd and 4th overall in the 1931
1931 Tour de France
The 1931 Tour de France was the 25th Tour de France, which took place from 30 June to 26 July 1931. It consisted of 24 stages over 5,091 km, ridden at an average speed of 28.735 km/h.The race was won by French cyclist Antonin Magne...
and 1932 Tour de France
1932 Tour de France
The 1932 Tour de France was the 26th Tour de France, taking place July 6 to July 31, 1932. It consisted of 21 stages over 4479 km, ridden at an average speed of 29.047 km/h....
, respectively.
He died at Bergamo
Bergamo
Bergamo is a town and comune in Lombardy, Italy, about 40 km northeast of Milan. The comune is home to over 120,000 inhabitants. It is served by the Orio al Serio Airport, which also serves the Province of Bergamo, and to a lesser extent the metropolitan area of Milan...
in 1968.
Palmares
1930- Giro d'ItaliaGiro d'ItaliaThe Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
:- Winner 1 stage
1931
- Tour de France1931 Tour de FranceThe 1931 Tour de France was the 25th Tour de France, which took place from 30 June to 26 July 1931. It consisted of 24 stages over 5,091 km, ridden at an average speed of 28.735 km/h.The race was won by French cyclist Antonin Magne...
:- 3rd place overall classification
1932
- Giro d'ItaliaGiro d'ItaliaThe Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
:
Winner overall classification
- Tour de France1932 Tour de FranceThe 1932 Tour de France was the 26th Tour de France, taking place July 6 to July 31, 1932. It consisted of 21 stages over 4479 km, ridden at an average speed of 29.047 km/h....
:- 4th place overall classification
- Winner stage 5