Remo Sansonetti

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Remo Sansonetti
Personal information
Born (1946-01-24) 24 January 1946 (age 77)
Raiano, Italy
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS
Men's cycling
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1974 Christchurch Road race
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1982 Brisbane Road team time trial

Remo Sansonetti (born 24 January 1946) is an Australian former cyclist. He competed at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics. [1] Sansonetti set the fastest time in the amateur Goulburn to Sydney Classic in 1979 run from Goulburn to Liverpool. [2] He is a twin brother of Sal Sansonetti. The Sansonettis produced the bikes for the Australian team. [3]

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References

  1. "Remo Sansonetti Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. "Goulburn to Sydney - Amateur and Open" (PDF). Cycling NSW. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2015.
  3. Remo Sansonetti