About Vicente López Carril
Lived 1942 – 1980 (aged 37). Vicente López Carril was a Spanish sport cyclist.
Vicente López Carril (2 December 1942, A Coruña, province of A Coruña – 29 March 1980, Gijón, Asturias) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist from A Coruña. He finished among the top ten riders in the overall classification of several Grand Tours and third in 1974 Tour de France. During his career he also won three stages of Tour de France, as well as a stage in both Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España.
Major results
1971 Trofeo Elola Giro d'Italia: Winner stage 5 Tour de France: 10th place overall classification 1972 GP Navarra 1973 Tour de France: Winner stage 9 9th place overall classification 1974 Le Creusot National Road Race Championship Tour de France: Winner stage 11 3rd place overall classification 1975 Saussignac Vuelta a Levante Tour de France: Winner stage 17 5th place overall classification 1976 Vuelta a España: Winner stage 15 Tour de France: 10th place overall classification 1977 GP Navarra Klasika Primavera Prueba Villafranca de Ordizia Vuelta Ciclista Asturias
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vicente López Carril?
Spanish road bicycle racer (1942–1980)
When was Vicente López Carril born?
Vicente López Carril was born on 2 December 1942 in Donas, Boqueixón.
When did Vicente López Carril die?
Vicente López Carril died on 29 March 1980 in Gijón.
What was Vicente López Carril's occupation?
Vicente López Carril was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Vicente López Carril?
Vicente López Carril was Spanish.
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