About Jesús Loroño
Lived 1926 – 1998 (aged 72). Jesús Loroño was a Spanish sport cyclist.
Jesus Loroño Artega (Larrabetzu, 10 January 1926 – Larrabetzu, 12 August 1998) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist during the 1950s and early 1960s. Loroño is most famous for capturing the 1957 Vuelta a España. The previous year at the Vuelta, he finished second to Angelo Conterno by just 13 seconds.
Major results
1947 Subida al Naranco 1949 Circuito de Getxo Circuito Sardinero 1950 Circuito Sardinero Vuelta a España: 10th place overall classification 1951 Circuito Sardinero 1953 Tour de France: Winner Mountains classification Winner stage 10 1954 national hill climb championship 1955 Vuelta a España: 4th place overall classification 1956 GP de la Bicicleta Eibarresa Vuelta a España: 2nd place overall classification 1957
1st Stage 13 1st Overall Volta a Catalunya 5th Overall Tour de France 1958 GP de la Bicicleta Eibarresa Vuelta a España: Winner stage 13A (with Guido Carlesi) 8th place overall classification Giro d'Italia: 7th place overall classification 1960 GP Mugica Vuelta a España: 9th place overall classification
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Who was Jesús Loroño?
Spanish road bicycle racer (1926–1998)
When was Jesús Loroño born?
Jesús Loroño was born on 10 January 1926 in Larrabetzu.
When did Jesús Loroño die?
Jesús Loroño died on 12 August 1998 in Larrabetzu.
What was Jesús Loroño's occupation?
Jesús Loroño was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jesús Loroño?
Jesús Loroño was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesús Loroño. https://biography.guide/jesus-lorono/
MLA: "Jesús Loroño." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jesus-lorono/.
Chicago: "Jesús Loroño." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jesus-lorono/.
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