About Sante Carollo
Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 79). Sante Carollo was an Italian sport cyclist.
Sante Carollo (Montecchio Precalcino, 8 February 1924 – Thiene, 9 January 2004) was an Italian road cyclist.
His main occupation being a bricklayer, he became famous to the public for being the Maglia nera at the 1949 Giro d'Italia. He formed a rivalry with Luigi Malabrocca for the Maglia nera at the Giro d'Italia. He 'lost' the rivalry, earning the jersey once compared to Malabrocca's twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sante Carollo?
Italian bicycle racer (1924-2004)
When was Sante Carollo born?
Sante Carollo was born on 8 February 1924 in Montecchio Maggiore.
When did Sante Carollo die?
Sante Carollo died on 9 January 2004 in Thiene.
What was Sante Carollo's occupation?
Sante Carollo was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Sante Carollo?
Sante Carollo was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sante Carollo. https://biography.guide/sante-carollo/
MLA: "Sante Carollo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sante-carollo/.
Chicago: "Sante Carollo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sante-carollo/.
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