Mattia Cattaneo

Italian professional road cyclist

Mattia Cattaneo - Italian professional road cyclist
Born

October 25th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in 1990, a professional road cyclist from Italy. Competed in various races across Europe, earning recognition for performances in multi-stage events. Participated in Grand Tours, including the Giro d'Italia, and garnered attention for climbing skills and time-trial capabilities. Contributed to team successes in several professional cycling teams throughout the career.

Raced in the Giro d'Italia

Achieved multiple top 10 finishes in UCI events

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