Francesco Camusso
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Francesco Camusso was an Italian
professional road racing cyclist.
Camusso was born in Cumiana
, Piedmont
, and is ranked among the best Italian climbers ever. In his second year as professional, he won the 1931 Giro d'Italia
. In the following year he won a stage at the Tour de France
, finished third overall.
His other results include a second place in the 1934 Giro d'Italia
and a fourth in the 1935 Tour de France
.
He died at Turin
in 1995.
1932
1934
1935
1937
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
professional road racing cyclist.
Camusso was born in Cumiana
Cumiana
Cumiana is a comune in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 km southwest of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,327 and an area of 60.8 km²....
, Piedmont
Piedmont
Piedmont is one of the 20 regions of Italy. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres and a population of about 4.4 million. The capital of Piedmont is Turin. The main local language is Piedmontese. Occitan is also spoken by a minority in the Occitan Valleys situated in the Provinces of...
, and is ranked among the best Italian climbers ever. In his second year as professional, he won the 1931 Giro d'Italia
1931 Giro d'Italia
The 1931 Giro d'Italia was held from 10 May to 31 May 1931. It was won by the Italian Francesco Camusso. This 20th edition covered 3,012 km, at an average speed of 29.33 km/h, for a total of 12 stages....
. In the following year he won a stage at the Tour de France
1931 Tour de France
The 1931 Tour de France was the 25th Tour de France, which took place from 30 June to 26 July 1931. It consisted of 24 stages over 5,091 km, ridden at an average speed of 28.735 km/h.The race was won by French cyclist Antonin Magne...
, finished third overall.
His other results include a second place in the 1934 Giro d'Italia
1934 Giro d'Italia
The 1934 Giro d'Italia was held from 19 May to 10 June 1934. It was won by the Italian Learco Guerra. This 20th edition covered 3,706 km at an average speed of 30.548 km/h, for a total of 17 stages.Favourite Alfredo Binda retired during the 6th stage...
and a fourth in the 1935 Tour de France
1935 Tour de France
The 1935 Tour de France was the 29th Tour de France, taking place July 4 to July 28, 1935. It consisted of 21 stages over 4,338 km, ridden at an average speed of 30.650 km/h. Although the French team was favourite, Belgian Romain Maes took the lead in the first stage, and never gave it away...
.
He died at Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
in 1995.
Palmares
1931- Giro d'Italia:
-
Winner overall classification - Winner 1 stage
-
1932
- Tour de France1932 Tour de FranceThe 1932 Tour de France was the 26th Tour de France, taking place July 6 to July 31, 1932. It consisted of 21 stages over 4479 km, ridden at an average speed of 29.047 km/h....
:- 3rd overall
- Winner stage 10
1934
- 2nd overall — Giro d'Italia
- Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
: 1st King of the MountainsKing of the MountainsThe King of the Mountains is the title given to the best climber in a cycling road race; usually and officially known as the Mountains classification...
, winner 1 stage
1935
- Tour de France1935 Tour de FranceThe 1935 Tour de France was the 29th Tour de France, taking place July 4 to July 28, 1935. It consisted of 21 stages over 4,338 km, ridden at an average speed of 30.650 km/h. Although the French team was favourite, Belgian Romain Maes took the lead in the first stage, and never gave it away...
:- Winner Stage 7
1937
- Tour de France1937 Tour de FranceThe 1937 Tour de France was the 31st Tour de France, taking place June 30 to July 25, 1937. It consisted of 20 stages with a total length of 4415 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.768 km/h....
:- 4th overall
- Winner Stage 13A