 Mario Minieri in 1966 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mario Minieri |
| Born | 21 June 1938 Vergato, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage Tour de France | |
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Events from the year 1938 in Italy.
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