Alves Barbosa facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | António da Silva Alves Barbosa |
| Born | 24 December 1931 Figueira da Foz, Portugal |
| Died | 29 September 2018 (aged 86) Figueira da Foz, Portugal |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
António da Silva Alves Barbosa (born December 24, 1931 – died September 29, 2018), known as Alves Barbosa, was a famous Portuguese professional road cyclist. He was a very strong rider who won the important Volta a Portugal race three times. He also competed in the famous Tour de France.
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Alves Barbosa's Cycling Achievements
Alves Barbosa was a top cyclist in his time. He showed his talent early, winning the Junior National Road Race Championships in 1950. This was just the start of his amazing career.
Winning the Volta a Portugal
Alves Barbosa is best known for his wins in the Volta a Portugal, which is a major cycling race in his home country. He won this tough race three times:
- In 1951
- In 1956
- In 1958
Winning the Volta a Portugal even once is a huge achievement, so winning it three times shows how skilled and determined he was. He also finished third in the race in 1955.
Racing in Grand Tours
Alves Barbosa also competed in some of the biggest cycling races in the world, known as Grand Tours.
- He rode in the Tour de France several times, from 1956 to 1958, and again in 1960. The Tour de France is one of the hardest and most famous cycling races. In 1956, he finished 10th overall, which was a fantastic result.
- He also won a stage in the 1961 Vuelta a España, another major Grand Tour race held in Spain. Winning a stage means he was the fastest rider on one specific day of the race.
Other Important Victories
Besides his Grand Tour and Volta a Portugal successes, Alves Barbosa also won other races:
- He won the Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho twice, in 1952 and 1955.
- He was the National Road Race Champion in 1954 and 1956, showing he was the best cyclist in Portugal during those years.
- He also won stages in the Tour du Maroc and the Vuelta a Andalucía.
Alves Barbosa was a true champion who left a big mark on Portuguese cycling history.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Barbosa Alves para niños
