Imerio Massignan

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ridername = Imerio Massignan

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majorwins = 1960 Tour de France King of the Mountains
1961 Tour de France King of the Mountains
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Imerio Massignan (born January 2 1937) is an Italian former professional road cyclist. He was born in Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina.

Professional career

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.

At the Tour de France he won the Polka dot jersey 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.

Palmarès

;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;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

*cyclingwebsite|4883
* [http://www.letour.fr/HISTO/TDF/riders/us/3584.html Official Tour de France results for Imerio Massignan]

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