Alfredo Binda

Italian cyclist and Tour de France winner

Alfredo Binda - Italian cyclist and Tour de France winner
Born

August 11th, 1902
122 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A prominent figure in competitive cycling, achievements include victories in three Giro d'Italia races. Binda excelled in a variety of cycling disciplines, earning recognition for strong performances in one-day races. Additionally, Binda won the World Championship title multiple times, solidifying a legacy in the sport.

Won three Giro d'Italia titles (1925, 1927, 1928)

Claimed World Championship title multiple times

Achieved victory in the 1926 Tour de France

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