Leo Amberg
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Leo Amberg was a Swiss
professional road bicycle racer. He is most known for his bronze medal in the 1938 Road World Championships.
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1946
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
professional road bicycle racer. He is most known for his bronze medal in the 1938 Road World Championships.
Palmares
1934- Tour du Canton de Genève
1935
- Nice-Saint Tropez
- Winner Stage 1
1936
- Tour de France1936 Tour de FranceThe 1936 Tour de France was the 30th Tour de France, taking place July 7 to August 2, 1936. It was composed of 21 stages with a total length of 4,418 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.108 km/h. Because of health problems, Henri Desgrange stopped as Tour director, and was succeeded by...
:- 8th place overall classification
1937
- Road Race Champion
- Züri-Metzgete
- Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
:- 2nd place overall classification
- Winner Stages 1, 2 & 6
- Tour de France1937 Tour de FranceThe 1937 Tour de France was the 31st Tour de France, taking place June 30 to July 25, 1937. It consisted of 20 stages with a total length of 4415 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.768 km/h....
:- 3rd place overall classification
- Winner Stages 5c & 19b
- Giro d'Italia1937 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1937 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 8 May to 30 May 1937, consisting of 19 stages for a total of 3,840 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.365 km/h. It was won by Gino Bartali .-Stages:- Final classment :- Maglia rosa holders :- Sources...
:- 13th place, overall classification
1938
- Road Race Champion
- World Road Race Championship
- Giro d'Italia1938 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1938 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 7 May to 29 May 1938, consisting of 18 stages for a total of 3,645 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.272 km/h. It was won by Giovanni Valetti.-Stages:...
- 32nd place overall classification
- Winner Stage 18a
1939
- Winner stage 16, Deutschland TourDeutschland TourThe Deutschland Tour was the most important multi-stage road bicycle race in Germany. Initially the race was held in May/June. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI ProTour and has been moved to August...
1946
- Winner Stage 2, Circuit des Alpes