1960 Giro d'Italia
The 1960 Giro d'Italia was the 43rd running of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tour races. The Giro started in Rome, on 19 May, with a 215 km (133.6 mi) stage and concluded in Milan, on 9 June, with a 225 km (139.8 mi) leg. A total of 140 riders from 14 teams entered the 21-stage race, which was won by Frenchman Jacques Anquetil of the Helyett team. The second and third places were taken by Italian Gastone Nencini and Luxembourgian Charly Gaul, respectively.
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| Dates | 19 May - 9 June 1960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 21, including two split stages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 3,481.2 km (2,163 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 94h 03' 54" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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