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Historic Overview Imerio Massignan

Rider

Overall Rank333
NameImerio MASSIGNAN
Country
  Italy
Date of birth02-Jan-1937 - Altavilla Vicentina (Veneto)
ContemporiesView Contemporary Ranking

Biography

Imerio Massignan

Imerio Massignan (2 January 1937 – 3 May 2024) was an Italian professional road cyclist. A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia, finishing 5th overall. This was followed by a series of good placements in the subsequent editions, including a 2nd overall in the 1962 Giro behind Franco Balmamion.

At the Tour de France he won the Mountains classification in 1960 and 1961, when he also finished 4th overall. In the latter season he also obtained a second place in the Giro di Lombardia.

Massignan retired in 1970. He died in Novi Ligure on 3 May 2024, at the age of 87.

source - Wikipedia

Badges

2

Major Victories

Volta Ciclista a Catalunya - stages 1965 (1)
Tour de France - stages 1961 (1)
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Seasons

Imerio Massignan - Scores by Season

Year Team Score Rank
1. 1959 Legnano - Pirelli 734 73
2. 1960 Legnano 1872 13
3. 1961 Legnano 2224 3
4. 1962 Legnano - Pirelli 1809 10
5. 1963 Legnano 807 69
6. 1964 Carpano 0 1212
7. 1965 Ignis 1103 39
8. 1966 Bianchi - Mobylette 646 71
9. 1967 Salamini - Luxor TV 549 95
10. 1968 Pepsi Cola 274 168
11. 1969 G.B.C. 40 489
12. 1970 G.B.C. - Zimba 5 791
Overall: 10063 333