Personal information | |
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Full name | Paolo Fornaciari |
Born | Viareggio, Italy | 2 February 1971
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1992–1995 | Mercatone Uno |
1996–1998 | Saeco |
1999–2002 | Mapei–Quick Step |
2003–2004 | Saeco |
2005–2008 | Lampre |
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