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Imerio Massignan
Imerio Massignan (born 2 January 1937) is an Italian former professional road cyclist. A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia, classifying 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.
Massignan in 1962 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Imerio Massignan |
| Born | 2 January 1937 Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climber |
| Major wins | |
| Grand Tours | |
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 1969.
Major results
- 1959
- Giro d'Italia:
- 5th place overall classification
- 1960
- Tour de France:
- Winner Mountains classification
- 10th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia:
- 4th place overall classification
- 1961
- Tour de France:
- Winner Mountains classification
- Winner stage 16
- 4th place overall classification
Giro di Lombardia 2nd behind Vito Taccone
- 1962
- Tour de France:
- 7th place overall classification
- Giro d'Italia:
- 2nd place overall classification
- Lavis
- 1963
- Giro d'Italia:
- 7th place overall classification
- 1965
- Giro d'Italia:
- 9th place overall classification
External links
- Imerio Massignan at Cycling Archives
- Imerio Massignan – official Tour de France results ()