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Giovanni Valetti

1913 – 1998

Italian cyclist

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About Giovanni Valetti

Lived 1913 – 1998 (aged 84). Giovanni Valetti was an Italian sport cyclist and athlete.

Giovanni Valetti (22 September 1913 – 28 May 1998) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlights of his career were his two overall wins in the 1938 and 1939 Giro d'Italia. He also won the 1938 Tour de Suisse.

Major results

1933 1st Overall Giro del Lazio 1st Stage 3 5th Overall Gran Piemonte 1936 5th Overall Giro d'Italia 1937 2nd Overall Giro d'Italia 1st Stage 3 3rd Giro di Toscana 1938

1st Mountains classification 1st Stages 4a, 7a (ITT) & 15

1st Stages 3 & 4 5th Grand Prix des Nations 1939

1st Stages 6b (ITT), 13 (ITT) & 16 2nd Giro della Provincia Milano 1940 10th Giro di Lombardia 1941 8th Giro di Toscana 1942 10th Giro del Veneto 1943 3rd Giro della Provincia Milano

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

+ Legend — Did not compete DNF Did not finish

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Important facts

Born
22 September 1913, Vinovo
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 May 1998, Avigliana
Occupation
Sport cyclist, athlete
Nationality
Italy, Kingdom of Italy
Awards
Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Valetti?

Italian cyclist (1913–1998)

When was Giovanni Valetti born?

Giovanni Valetti was born on 22 September 1913 in Vinovo.

When did Giovanni Valetti die?

Giovanni Valetti died on 28 May 1998 in Avigliana.

What was Giovanni Valetti's occupation?

Giovanni Valetti was a sport cyclist and athlete.

What nationality was Giovanni Valetti?

Giovanni Valetti was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Valetti

· Wikidata: Q722278

· DBpedia: Giovanni Valetti

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