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Sante Geminiani

1919 – 1951

Italian motorcycle racer

Motorcycle racer
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About Sante Geminiani

Lived 1919 – 1951 (aged 31). Sante Geminiani was an Italian motorcycle racer.

Sante Geminiani (4 September 1919 - 15 August 1951) was an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.

Born in Lugo in the Emilia-Romagna, Geminiani began his professional Grand Prix racing career in 1949 riding for the Moto Guzzi factory racing team. Gemiani finished in third place behind the dominant Gilera factory teammates, Geoff Duke and Alfredo Milani in the 1951 Belgian Grand Prix held at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit. Geminiani was killed on August 15, 1951, after colliding with his Moto Guzzi teammate, Gianni Leoni, during practice for the Ulster Grand Prix held at the Clady Circuit in Northern Ireland.

Career statistics By season SeasonClassMotorcycleRaceWinPodiumPoleFLapPtsPlcd 500cc Moto Guzzi 1 0 1 0 0 4 13th Total 1 0 1 0 0 4

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Important facts

Born
4 September 1919, Lugo
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 August 1951, Clady Circuit
Occupation
Motorcycle racer
Nationality
Italy, Kingdom of Italy

People in Sante Geminiani's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sante Geminiani?

Italian motorcycle racer (1919-1951)

When was Sante Geminiani born?

Sante Geminiani was born on 4 September 1919 in Lugo.

When did Sante Geminiani die?

Sante Geminiani died on 15 August 1951 in Clady Circuit.

What was Sante Geminiani's occupation?

Sante Geminiani was a motorcycle racer.

What nationality was Sante Geminiani?

Sante Geminiani was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sante Geminiani

· Wikidata: Q1440061

· DBpedia: Sante Geminiani

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