About Marino Vigna
Born 1938. Marino Vigna is an Italian sport cyclist and sporting director.
Marino Vigna (born 6 November 1938) is an Italian retired cyclist who won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
After the Olympics, he became a professional road racer and won one stage of the Giro d'Italia in 1963; the Tre Valli Varesine and one stage of the Tour de Romandie in 1964; the Trofeo Laigueglia in 1965, and the Milano–Torino in 1966.
He later became a sports director for cycling teams, directing the Faema team in the 1969 Giro d'Italia when their star Eddy Merckx was expelled for a doping violation.
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Who is Marino Vigna?
Italian Olympic cyclist
When was Marino Vigna born?
Marino Vigna was born on 6 November 1938 in Milan.
What is Marino Vigna's occupation?
Marino Vigna is a sport cyclist and sporting director.
What nationality is Marino Vigna?
Marino Vigna is Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marino Vigna. https://biography.guide/marino-vigna/
MLA: "Marino Vigna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marino-vigna/.
Chicago: "Marino Vigna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marino-vigna/.
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