1960 Giro d'Italia
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The 1960 Giro d'Italia
of cycling
was held from 19 May to 9 June 1960, consisting of 21 stages. This 43rd edition was won by the French
Jacques Anquetil
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Maglia rosa
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
of cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
was held from 19 May to 9 June 1960, consisting of 21 stages. This 43rd edition was won by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Jacques Anquetil
Jacques Anquetil
Jacques Anquetil was a French road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964...
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Final classment
| Cyclist | Country | Time | |
| 1 | Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil was a French road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964... |
94 h 03' 54s | |
| 2 | Gastone Nencini Gastone Nencini Gastone Nencini was an Italian road racing cyclist who won the 1960 Tour de France and the 1957 Giro d'Italia.... |
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| 3 | Charly Gaul Charly Gaul Charly Gaul was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist and a better climber. His ability earned him the nickname of The Angel of the Mountains in the 1958 Tour de France, which he won with four stage victories... |
+ 3' 51s | |
| 4 | Imerio Massignan Imerio Massignan Imerio Massignan is an Italian former professional road cyclist. He was born in Valmarana di Altavilla Vicentina.-Professional career:A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia, classifying 5th overall... |
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| 5 | Jos Hoevenaers Jos Hoevenaers Jos Hoevenaers was a Belgian cyclist, reputed for his attacking style.In 1960 he wore the pink jersey of leadership for eight days in the Giro d'Italia, but Jacques Anquetil won instead... |
+ 5' 53s | |
| 6 | Guido Carlesi Guido Carlesi Guido Carlesi was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. Carlesi won two stages in the Tour de France and seven stages in the Giro d'Italia... |
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| 7 | Arnaldo Pambianco Arnaldo Pambianco Arnaldo Pambianco is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1961 Giro d'Italia... |
+ 8' 32s | |
| 8 | Diego Ronchini Diego Ronchini Diego Ronchini was an Italian road racing cyclist. He was born at Imola in the province of Bologna, Italy.His most prestigious success was the 1957 Giro di Lombardia.-External links:... |
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| 9 | Edouard Delberghe | ||
| 10 | Agostino Coletto |
Maglia rosaMaglia rosaThe pink jersey is awarded to the leader of the General Classification at the Giro d'Italia. The leader of the GC is the rider who has the fastest time when all the stage results are added together, taking into account time bonuses for high finishes and intermediate sprints...
holders
| Cyclist | Country | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Dino Bruni Dino Bruni Dino Bruni was a road racing cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's team road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Vincenzo Zucconelli and Gianni Ghidini. Italy's fourth rider Bruno Monti also crossed the line, but did not receive a medal because just the first three... |
1st | |
| Romeo Venturelli | 2nd | |
| Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil was a French road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964... |
3rd-5th, 14th-final | |
| Jos Hoevenaers Jos Hoevenaers Jos Hoevenaers was a Belgian cyclist, reputed for his attacking style.In 1960 he wore the pink jersey of leadership for eight days in the Giro d'Italia, but Jacques Anquetil won instead... |
6th-13th |