 Winner of Stage 14 of the 1962 Giro d'Italia on 2 June 1962 | |
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| Born | 1 October 1940 |
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Vincenzo Meco (born 1 October 1940) is an Italian racing cyclist. [1] He won stage 14 of the 1962 Giro d'Italia. [2]
| Winner of Stage 14 of the 1962 Giro d'Italia on 2 June 1962 | |
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| Born | 1 October 1940 |
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| Role | Rider |
Vincenzo Meco (born 1 October 1940) is an Italian racing cyclist. [1] He won stage 14 of the 1962 Giro d'Italia. [2]
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