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Historic Overview Carlo Oriani

Rider

Overall Rank1381
NameCarlo ORIANI
Country
  Italy
Date of birth05-Nov-1888 - Cinisello Balsamo (Lombardia)
Date of death03-Dec-1917 - Caserta (Campania)
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Biography

Carlo Oriani

Carlo Oriani (5 November 1888 – 3 December 1917) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1913 Giro d'Italia.

He died in the aftermath of the Battle of Caporetto from pneumonia contracted as a result of diving into the icy waters of the Tagliamento river to save a fellow retreating soldier.

source - Wikipedia

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Major Victories

Giro di Lombardia 1912
Giro d'Italia 1913
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