Arnaldo Pambianco facts for kids
Pambianco in 1957
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| Nickname | Il garibaldino | ||
| Born | 16 August 1935 Bertinoro, Italy |
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| Died | 6 July 2022 (aged 86) Bertinoro, Italy |
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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Arnaldo Pambianco (born August 16, 1935 – died July 6, 2022) was a famous Italian professional cyclist. He raced on roads from 1956 to 1966. His biggest win was the 1961 Giro d'Italia in 1961. He also competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics in the road race. He finished seventh by himself and fourth with the Italian team.
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Arnaldo Pambianco's Cycling Career
Arnaldo Pambianco started his professional cycling career in 1957. He quickly became known as a strong rider. He raced for several teams during his time as a pro.
Early Races and Olympic Games
In 1956, before turning professional, Arnaldo Pambianco competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He rode in the road race event. He finished seventh as an individual. His team, Italy, came in fourth place. This was a great start to his career.
Winning the Giro d'Italia
The most exciting part of Arnaldo Pambianco's career was in 1961. He won the 1961 Giro d'Italia. The Giro d'Italia is one of the biggest and toughest bike races in the world. It takes place over many days across Italy. Winning this race is a huge achievement for any cyclist.
Other Important Races
Besides the Giro d'Italia, Arnaldo Pambianco had many other good results. In 1960, he won the Milano–Torino race. He also finished seventh in the 1960 Tour de France. The Tour de France is another very famous and difficult bike race.
He often did well in the Giro di Sardegna. He won this race overall in 1963. He also got second place in 1960 and 1961. These races showed he was a consistent and strong rider.
Grand Tour Performances
Arnaldo Pambianco competed in the biggest cycling races, called Grand Tours. These include the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France.
- Giro d'Italia: He won this race in 1961. He also finished seventh in 1960. He competed in the Giro many times throughout his career.
- Tour de France: He finished seventh in the Tour de France in 1960. He also raced in the Tour in 1962, 1964, and 1965.
Arnaldo Pambianco stopped racing professionally in 1966. He is remembered as a great Italian cyclist.
