About Leo Amberg
Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 87). Leo Amberg was a Swiss sport cyclist.
Leo Amberg (23 March 1912 – 18 September 1999) was a Swiss professional road bicycle racer. He is most known for his bronze medal in the 1938 UCI Road World Championships. He was the Swiss National Road Race champion in 1937 and 1938. He also rode in the 1947 Tour de France.
Major results
1935 1st Mont Faron 2nd Overall Tour de Suisse 5th Road race, UCI Road World Championships 1936 3rd Overall Tour de Suisse 8th Overall Tour de France 1937
1st Züri-Metzgete 2nd Overall Tour de Suisse 1st Stages 1, 2 & 6 3rd Overall Tour de France 1st Stages 5c & 19b (ITT) 1938
1st Stage 18a Giro d'Italia 1939 1st Stage 16 Deutschland Tour 4th Züri-Metzgete 10th Overall Tour de Suisse 1942 5th Züri-Metzgete 1943 10th Züri-Metzgete 1946 9th Züri-Metzgete
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Amberg?
Swiss racing cyclist (1912–1999)
When was Leo Amberg born?
Leo Amberg was born on 23 March 1912 in Ballwil.
When did Leo Amberg die?
Leo Amberg died on 18 September 1999 in Oberriet.
What was Leo Amberg's occupation?
Leo Amberg was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Leo Amberg?
Leo Amberg was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Amberg. https://biography.guide/leo-amberg/
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