Personal information | |
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Full name | Dante Gianello |
Born | Chiesa in Valmalenco, Italy | 26 March 1912
Died | 12 November 1992 80) Privas, France | (aged
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Major wins | |
One stage 1938 Tour de France |
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