Mario Ghella
Italian racing cyclist and Tour de France participant
Born
Died
2020
6 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1929, a prominent Italian racing cyclist. Competed in several prestigious cycling events, including the Tour de France. Ghella achieved significant recognition for performance in the Giro d'Italia and other professional races throughout the 1950s.
Competed in the 1955 Tour de France
Participated in multiple Giro d'Italia events
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