Imerio Massignan
Italian cyclist (1937–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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, finishing 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.
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Full name | Imerio Massignan |
Born | (1937-01-02)2 January 1937 Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina, Italy |
Died | 3 May 2024(2024-05-03) (aged 87) Novi Ligure, Italy |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Climber |
Professional teams | |
1959–1963 | Legnano–Pirelli |
1964 | Carpano |
1965 | Ignis |
1966 | Bianchi–Mobylette |
1967 | Salamini–Luxor TV |
1968 | Pepsi–Cola |
1969–1970 | G.B.C. |
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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 1970. He died in Novi Ligure on 3 May 2024, at the age of 87.[1]