Angelo Fausto Coppi was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War. His successes earned him the title Il Campionissimo ("Champion of Champions"). He was an all-round racing cyclist: he excelled in both climbing and time trialing, and was also a good sprinter. He won the Giro d'Italia five times (1940, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953), the Tour de France twice (1949 and 1952), and the World Championship in 1953. Other notable results include winning the Giro di Lombardia five times, the Milan–San Remo three times, as well as wins at Paris–Roubaix and La Flèche Wallonne and setting the hour record (45.798 km) in 1942.
Fausto Coppi
cyclist
Notable For
Italian cyclist
Fausto Coppi's Historical Timeline
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
Fausto Coppi dies
Fausto Coppi cyclist, known for italian cyclist, died on 1960-01-02. Angelo Fausto Coppi was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War.
Associated Historical Events
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
death
Fausto Coppi dies
Fausto Coppi cyclist, known for italian cyclist, died on 1960-01-02. Angelo Fausto Coppi was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fausto Coppi born?
- Fausto Coppi was born on 1919-01-02.
- What is Fausto Coppi known for?
- Italian cyclist
- What historical events involved Fausto Coppi?
- Fausto Coppi was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy, Fausto Coppi dies.
- When did Fausto Coppi die?
- Fausto Coppi died on 1960-01-01.