About Salvador Cardona
Lived 1901 – 1985 (aged 84). Salvador Cardona was a Spanish and French sport cyclist.
Salvador Cardona Balbastre (12 January 1901 - 15 January 1985) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist from Alfauir. In 1929 he became the first Spanish road bicycle racer to win a stage in Tour de France.
Major results
1929 4th, Overall, Tour de France 1st, Stage 9 1st, Overall, Vuelta a Levante 1931 1st, Overall, Volta a Catalunya 1933 1st, Prueba Villafranca de Ordizia 1st, Overall, Tour of Galicia 1935 National Road Cycling Championship 1st, Stage 6 & 7, Volta a Catalunya 1st, Stage 9, Vuelta a España 1st, Overall, Vuelta a Mallorca 1936 1st, Stage 9, Vuelta a España
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Salvador Cardona?
Spanish road bicycle racer (1901–1985)
When was Salvador Cardona born?
Salvador Cardona was born on 12 January 1901 in Alfauir.
When did Salvador Cardona die?
Salvador Cardona died on 15 January 1985 in Pau.
What was Salvador Cardona's occupation?
Salvador Cardona was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Salvador Cardona?
Salvador Cardona was Spanish and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salvador Cardona. https://biography.guide/salvador-cardona/
MLA: "Salvador Cardona." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salvador-cardona/.
Chicago: "Salvador Cardona." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/salvador-cardona/.
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