Cipriano Chemello facts for kids
Cipriano Chemello (born July 19, 1945 – died February 14, 2017) was an Italian cyclist. He is best known for winning an Olympic bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He achieved this in a cycling event called the team pursuit.
Cipriano Chemello: An Olympic Cyclist
Cipriano Chemello was born in a town called Crespano del Grappa, in the Veneto region of Italy. He became a talented cyclist and competed at a high level.
His biggest achievement came at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He was part of the Italian team that won the bronze medal in the team pursuit cycling event. In this race, teams of cyclists chase each other around a track. The goal is to catch the other team or finish with the fastest time.
Cipriano Chemello's teammates in the 1968 Olympics were Lorenzo Bosisio, Giorgio Morbiato, and Luigi Roncaglia. Together, they worked hard to earn their bronze medal for Italy.
Chemello passed away on February 14, 2017, in Bassano del Grappa, also in the Veneto region. He was 71 years old.
