About Severino Rigoni
Lived 1914 – 1992 (aged 78). Severino Rigoni was an Italian track cyclist, sport cyclist and actor.
Severino Rigoni (3 October 1914 – 14 December 1992) was an Italian cyclist who won a silver medal in the 4 km team pursuit at the 1936 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics he turned professional and competed on track in Italy (1938–45) and later on the road in Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Algeria and Brazil. He won six-day road races in Berlin, New York City (1950), Münster (1951), Rio de Janeiro (1956) and São Paulo (1957). On track he won the national sprint title in 1935, placing second or third in 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1943 and 1945.
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Who was Severino Rigoni?
Olympic cyclist
When was Severino Rigoni born?
Severino Rigoni was born on 3 October 1914 in Gallio.
When did Severino Rigoni die?
Severino Rigoni died on 14 December 1992 in Padua.
What was Severino Rigoni's occupation?
Severino Rigoni was a track cyclist, sport cyclist and actor.
What nationality was Severino Rigoni?
Severino Rigoni was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Severino Rigoni. https://biography.guide/severino-rigoni/
MLA: "Severino Rigoni." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/severino-rigoni/.
Chicago: "Severino Rigoni." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/severino-rigoni/.
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