Personal information | |
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Full name | Marco Lietti |
Born | Gravedona, Italy | 20 April 1965
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1988–1989 | Malvor–Bottecchia–Sidi |
1990–1992 | Ariostea |
1993–1994 | Lampre–Polti |
1995–1996 | MG Maglificio–Technogym |
1997 | Refin–Mobilvetta |
Major wins | |
1 stage 1991 Tour de France |
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