Graziano Battistini

Graziano Battistini (12 May 1936 – 22 January 1994) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. In 1960, Battistini won two stages in the Tour de France, and finished in second place in the general classification. Battistini was the first rider to win the Cima Coppi, a prize honoring the late Fausto Coppi, by being the first rider to the summit of the Passo dello Stelvio in the 1965 Giro d'Italia.

For the Italian football goalkeeper, see Graziano Battistini (footballer).

Graziano Battistini
Personal information
Full nameGraziano Battistini
Born(1936-05-12)12 May 1936
Fosdinovo, Italy
Died22 January 1994(1994-01-22) (aged 57)
Arcola, Italy
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Major wins
2 stages Tour de France
2 stages Giro d'Italia
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