About Jean Dotto
Lived 1928 – 2000 (aged 71). Jean Dotto was an Italian and French sport cyclist.
Jean-Baptiste Dotto (27 March 1928, in St-Nazaire – 20 February 2000, in Ollioules, France ) was the first French racing cyclist to win the Vuelta a España. He rode the Tour de France 13 times, coming fourth in 1954.
Jean Dotto was born with Italian nationality. He became French in 1937. that year and won Marseille-Toulon-Marseille and the climb of La Turbie, near Nice in 1950. He turned professional in 1951 for France-Sport-Dunlop and won five races, including three hill climbs, in his first season. He rode until 1963, winning 35 races,
Major results
1952 1st, Overall, Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 8th, Overall, Tour de France 1954 4th, Overall, Tour de France 1st, Stage 19, Briançon > Aix-les-Bains (221 km) 1955
1956 – Sud-Est 19th, Overall, Tour de France 1957 10th, Overall, Tour de France 1958 – Centre-Midi DNF Stage 23, Tour de France 3rd, Climbers Classification 1959 15th, Overall, Tour de France 1960 1st, Overall, Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 35th, Overall, Tour de France 1961 8th, Overall, Tour de France 1962 58th, Overall, Tour de France 1963 28th, Overall, Tour de France
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Dotto?
French racing cyclist (1928–2000)
When was Jean Dotto born?
Jean Dotto was born on 27 March 1928 in Saint-Nazaire.
When did Jean Dotto die?
Jean Dotto died on 20 February 2000 in Ollioules.
What was Jean Dotto's occupation?
Jean Dotto was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jean Dotto?
Jean Dotto was Italian and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Dotto. https://biography.guide/jean-dotto/
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