Giovanni Lombardi

Italian cyclist and Tour de France competitor

Giovanni Lombardi - Italian cyclist and Tour de France competitor
Born

July 20th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in 1969, a prominent figure in professional cycling who competed in multiple grand tours, including the Tour de France. Lombardi participated in the 1991 and 1992 editions of the race, solidifying a career that spanned over a decade. In addition to grand tour participations, Lombardi achieved success in various one-day races and had notable performances in national championships.

Competed in the Tour de France in 1991 and 1992

Achieved multiple victories in one-day races

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