About Pasquale Fornara
Lived 1925 – 1990 (aged 65). Pasquale Fornara was an Italian sport cyclist.
Pasquale Fornara (29 March 1925 – 24 July 1990) was a professional Italian road bicycle racer who gained fame in the 1950s by winning the Tour de Suisse stage race four times, a record that still stands to this day.
In addition to his Tour de Suisse achievements, Fornara won the 1956 Tour de Romandie and finished on the podium in two Grand Tours: a third place behind the legendary Fausto Coppi at the 1953 Giro d'Italia and a second place at the 1958 Vuelta a España behind Frenchman Jean Stablinski.
Major achievements
1952 1st, Overall, Tour de Suisse (and 2 stage wins) 1st, Stage, Giro d'Italia 1953 3rd, Overall, Giro d’Italia (and 1 stage win) 1st, King of the Mountains 1954 1st, Overall, Tour de Suisse 1955 4th, Overall, Tour de France 1st, Stage, Giro d’Italia 1956 1st, Overall, Tour de Romandie 1st, Stage, Giro d'Italia 24th, Overall, Tour de France 1957 1st, Overall, Tour de Suisse (and 1 stage win) 1st, King of the Mountains 1958 1st, Overall, Tour de Suisse (and 2 stage wins) 2nd, Overall, Vuelta a España
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pasquale Fornara?
Italian cyclist (1925–1990)
When was Pasquale Fornara born?
Pasquale Fornara was born on 29 March 1925 in Borgomanero.
When did Pasquale Fornara die?
Pasquale Fornara died on 24 July 1990 in Borgomanero.
What was Pasquale Fornara's occupation?
Pasquale Fornara was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Pasquale Fornara?
Pasquale Fornara was Italian.
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