Imerio_Massignan

Imerio Massignan

Imerio Massignan

Italian cyclist

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.

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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


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