About Leandro Faggin
Lived 1933 – 1970 (aged 37). Leandro Faggin was an Italian track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Leandro Faggin (18 July 1933 – 6 December 1970) was an Italian racing cyclist, Olympic champion and world champion in track cycling.
Biography He won a gold medal in the 1000 m time trial at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He was also a member of the Italian team that won a gold medal in team pursuit at the 1956 Olympics.
He is three times gold winner in individual pursuit in the UCI Track World Championships, from 1963, 1965 and 1966, and has also three silver medals and three bronze medals.
Death Faggin died of cancer aged just 37 years in 1970. In the 2000s, his name was included into a list of cases under investigation for possible use of doping in cycling.
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Who was Leandro Faggin?
Italian cyclist (1933–1970)
When was Leandro Faggin born?
Leandro Faggin was born on 18 July 1933 in Padua.
When did Leandro Faggin die?
Leandro Faggin died on 6 December 1970 in Padua.
What was Leandro Faggin's occupation?
Leandro Faggin was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Leandro Faggin?
Leandro Faggin was Italian.
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