Marco Zanotti
Italian Cyclist and Tour competitor
Born
January 21st, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1974, a professional cyclist specialized in road racing. Competed in various prestigious cycling events including the Giro d'Italia. Participated as a member of multiple teams throughout a career spanning over a decade. Notable for significant performances in both individual and team time trials.
Competed in the Giro d'Italia
Raced for teams such as Mapei
Achieved notable placements in national championships
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