Imerio Massignan
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Imerio Massignan is an Italian
former professional road cyclist. He was born in Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina.
, classifying 5th overall. This was followed by a series of good placements in the subsequent editions, including a 2nd overall in the 1962 Giro
behind Franco Balmamion
.
At the Tour de France
he won the Mountains classification in 1960
and 1961
, when he also finished 4th overall. In the latter season he also obtained a second place in the Giro di Lombardia.
Massignan retired in 1969.
1960
1961
1962
1963
1965
Italy
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former professional road cyclist. He was born in Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina.
Professional career
A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia1959 Giro d'Italia
The 1959 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 16 May to 7 June 1959, consisting of 22 stages. This 42nd edition was won by Charly Gaul.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
, classifying 5th overall. This was followed by a series of good placements in the subsequent editions, including a 2nd overall in the 1962 Giro
1962 Giro d'Italia
The 1962 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 45th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 19 May to 9 June 1962. It consisted of 21 stages and was won by Franco Balmamion. The 1962 Giro d'Italia did not have any time trials, and was designed to visit many tourist attractions.-Final classification:-Leaders...
behind Franco Balmamion
Franco Balmamion
Franco Balmamion , is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist who raced between 1960 and 1972.Balmamion was born in Nole...
.
At the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
he won the Mountains classification in 1960
1960 Tour de France
The 1960 Tour de France was the 47th Tour de France, taking place between 26 June and 17 July 1960. The race featured 128 riders, of which 81 finished...
and 1961
1961 Tour de France
The 1961 Tour de France was the 48th running of the Tour de France. It meandered through France from 25 June to 16 July 1961. It consisted of 21 stages, a total of , which was ridden at an average speed of . Out of the 132 riders who started the tour, 72 managed to complete the tour's tough course...
, when he also finished 4th overall. In the latter season he also obtained a second place in the Giro di Lombardia.
Massignan retired in 1969.
Palmarès
1959- Giro d'Italia1959 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1959 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 16 May to 7 June 1959, consisting of 22 stages. This 42nd edition was won by Charly Gaul.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 5th place overall classification
1960
- Tour de France1960 Tour de FranceThe 1960 Tour de France was the 47th Tour de France, taking place between 26 June and 17 July 1960. The race featured 128 riders, of which 81 finished...
:- Winner Mountains classification
- 10th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia1960 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1960 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 19 May to 9 June 1960, consisting of 21 stages. This 43rd edition was won by the French Jacques Anquetil.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 4th place overall classification
1961
- Tour de France1961 Tour de FranceThe 1961 Tour de France was the 48th running of the Tour de France. It meandered through France from 25 June to 16 July 1961. It consisted of 21 stages, a total of , which was ridden at an average speed of . Out of the 132 riders who started the tour, 72 managed to complete the tour's tough course...
:- Winner Mountains classification
- Winner stage 16
- 4th place overall classification
1962
- Tour de France1962 Tour de FranceThe 1962 Tour de France was the 49th Tour de France, taking place June 24 to July 15, 1962. It was composed of 22 stages over 4274 km, ridden at an average speed of 37.306 km/h. After more than 30 years, the Tour was again contested by trade teams...
:- 7th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia1962 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1962 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 45th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 19 May to 9 June 1962. It consisted of 21 stages and was won by Franco Balmamion. The 1962 Giro d'Italia did not have any time trials, and was designed to visit many tourist attractions.-Final classification:-Leaders...
:- 2nd place overall classification
- Lavis
1963
- Giro d'Italia1963 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1963 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 46th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 19 May to 9 June 1963. It consisted of 21 stages and was won by Franco Balmamion.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 7th place overall classification
1965
- Giro d'Italia1965 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1965 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 48th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 15 May to 6 June 1965. It consisted of 22 stages and was won by Vittorio Adorni.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 9th place overall classification