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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