Imerio Massignan facts for kids
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Massignan in 1962
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| Born | 2 January 1937 Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina, Italy |
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| Died | 3 May 2024 (aged 87) Novi Ligure, Italy |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
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| Rider type | Climber | ||
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Imerio Massignan (2 January 1937 – 3 May 2024) was an Italian professional road cyclist. A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia, 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.
Major results
- 1959
- Giro d'Italia:
- 5th place overall classification
- 1960
- Tour de France:
- Winner Mountains classification
- 10th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia:
- 4th place overall classification
- 1961
- Tour de France:
- Winner Mountains classification
- Winner stage 16
- 4th place overall classification
Giro di Lombardia 2nd behind Vito Taccone
- 1962
- Tour de France:
- 7th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia:
- 2nd place overall classification
- Lavis
- 1963
- Giro d'Italia:
- 7th place overall classification
- 1965
- Giro d'Italia:
- 9th place overall classification
See also
In Spanish: Imerio Massignan para niños
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