Personal information | |
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Full name | Stefano Tomasini |
Born | Gandino, Italy | 20 August 1963
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1987–1988 | Remac–Fanini |
1989 | Pepsi-Cola–Fanini–FNT |
1990 | Malvor–Sidi |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours |
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