Gianni Bugno

Cyclist and sportscaster with victories

Gianni Bugno - Cyclist and sportscaster with victories
Born

February 14th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed professionally in road cycling and gained recognition in the 1990s. Won the World Road Race Championship in 1991 and 1998. Secured multiple stage victories in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. Transitioned to a career in sportscasting after retiring from competitive cycling, sharing expertise and insights on various cycling events.

Won the World Road Race Championship twice

Secured multiple stage wins in Giro d'Italia

Competed in the Vuelta a España

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