Elia Viviani

Professional cyclist and Olympic champion

Elia Viviani - Professional cyclist and Olympic champion
Born

February 7th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed as a professional cyclist, specializing in road racing and track cycling. Achieved significant success in various international competitions. Won the gold medal in the omnium event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Secured multiple stage victories in prestigious races including the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. Represented several professional teams during the career, contributing to team victories in various team events.

Gold medal in omnium at the 2016 Olympics

Stage victories in Giro d'Italia

Stage victories in Vuelta a España

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