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Alves Barbosa
Personal information
Full name António da Silva Alves Barbosa
Born (1931-12-24)24 December 1931
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Died 29 September 2018(2018-09-29) (aged 86)
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
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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.

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Antonio Barbosa Alves para niños

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