Fausto Coppi

Fausto Coppi (September 15, 1919 in Castellania (Province of Alessandria), Italy, - January 2, 1960 in Tortona, Italy) was an Italian racing cyclist. Nicknamed Il Campionissimo ("champions of the champions"), he was one of the most successful and most popular cyclists of all time. He twice won the Tour de France (1949 and 1952), and five times the Giro d'Italia (1940, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953).

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September 15 - 1919 - Castellania - Province of Alessandria - Italy - January 2 - 1960 - Tortona - Cyclist - Tour de France - 1949 - 1952 - Giro d'Italia - 1940 - 1947 - 1953

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