About Vito Taccone
Lived 1940 – 2007 (aged 67). Vito Taccone was an Italian sport cyclist.
Vito Taccone (6 May 1940 – 15 October 2007) was an Italian road cyclist.
Taccone made his professional debut in 1961. In the same year he won the Giro di Lombardia. During the 1964 Tour de France, he was accused of causing other cyclists to fall , leading to a fight with Spanish racer Fernando Manzaneque and his non-appearance in following tours.
His other victories include one Giro del Piemonte (1962), one Giro della Toscana (1963), one Milano–Torino (1965) and five stages overall at the 1963 Giro d'Italia.
In June 2007, he was arrested and charged with selling counterfeit and stolen clothing.
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Who was Vito Taccone?
Italian racing cyclist (1940–2007)
When was Vito Taccone born?
Vito Taccone was born on 6 May 1940 in Avezzano.
When did Vito Taccone die?
Vito Taccone died on 15 October 2007 in Avezzano.
What was Vito Taccone's occupation?
Vito Taccone was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Vito Taccone?
Vito Taccone was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vito Taccone. https://biography.guide/vito-taccone/
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