Kurt Gimmi
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Kurt Gimmi was a Swiss
professional road bicycle racer. He was born and died in Zürich
and was a professional from 1958 until 1964. He won the eleventh stage of the 1960 Tour de France
and the 1959 Tour de Romandie
.
1960
1961
1963
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
professional road bicycle racer. He was born and died in Zürich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
and was a professional from 1958 until 1964. He won the eleventh stage of the 1960 Tour de France
1960 Tour de France
The 1960 Tour de France was the 47th Tour de France, taking place between 26 June and 17 July 1960. The race featured 128 riders, of which 81 finished...
and the 1959 Tour de Romandie
Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
.
Palmarès
1959- 1st, Overall, Tour de RomandieTour de RomandieThe Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
- 1st, Stage 1 part b Tour de Romandie, Carouge (SUI)
- 2nd, Stage 2 Tour de Romandie, Carouge (SUI)
- 1st, Stage 3a 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...
1960
- 1st, Stage 11 Tour de FranceTour de FranceThe Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
- 2nd, Overall, Tour de Suisse (SUI)
- 3rd, Stage 2
- 2nd, Stage 5
1961
- 1st, Stage 5 Tour de Suisse
1963
- 1st, Stage 5 Tour de Suisse