Personal information | |
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Full name | Giuseppe Palumbo |
Nickname | Zagor |
Born | Syracuse, Italy | 10 September 1975
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Amateur team | |
1996–1997 | Zalf–Euromobil–Fior |
Professional teams | |
1998–1999 | Riso Scotti–MG Maglificio |
2000 | Amica Chips–Tacconi Sport |
2001–2003 | Bonjour |
2004–2010 | Acqua & Sapone |
Major wins | |
Grand Prix of Aargau Canton (2002) |
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