Francesco Camusso
Francesco Camusso (9 March 1908 – 23 June 1995) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 March 1908 Cumiana, Italy |
| Died | 23 June 1995 (aged 87) Turin, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climber |
| Professional teams | |
| 1929–1934 | Gloria |
| 1935–1936 | Legnano |
| 1937 | Il Bertoldo |
| 1938 | Gloria |
| Major wins | |
| Grand Tours | |
Camusso was born in Cumiana, Piedmont, and is ranked among the best Italian climbers ever. In his second year as professional, he won the 1931 Giro d'Italia. In the following year he won a stage at the Tour de France, finished third overall.
His other results include a second place in the 1934 Giro d'Italia and a fourth in the 1935 Tour de France.
He died at Turin in 1995.
Major results
- 1931
- Giro d'Italia:
- Winner 1 stage
- 1932
- Tour de France:
- 3rd overall
- Winner stage 10
- 1934
- 2nd overall — Giro d'Italia
- Tour de Suisse: 1st King of the Mountains, winner 1 stage
- 1935
- Tour de France:
- Winner Stage 7
- 1937
- Tour de France:
- 4th overall
- Winner Stage 13A
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External links
- Francesco Camusso at Cycling Archives
- Official Tour de France results for Francesco Camusso
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