Emilio Rodríguez (cyclist) facts for kids
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| Full name | Emilio Rodríguez | ||
| Born | 28 November 1923 Ponteareas, Spain |
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| Died | 21 February 1984 (aged 60) Ponteareas, Spain |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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Emilio Rodríguez Barros (born November 28, 1923, died February 21, 1984) was a famous Spanish professional road bicycle racer. He was born and passed away in Ponteareas, Spain. Emilio was known for his amazing climbing skills. He won the King of the Mountains award three times at the Vuelta a España. This is one of the biggest cycling races in the world.
Emilio also won the entire 1950 Vuelta a España race. His family was very talented at cycling too! His older brother, Delio Rodríguez, won the 1945 Vuelta a España. Delio also won 39 individual stages in the Vuelta a España. Emilio's other brother, Manolo, finished second in the same race that Emilio won in 1950. It was a big moment for the Rodríguez family!
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Emilio's Big Wins and Achievements
Emilio Rodríguez had many important victories during his cycling career. Here are some of his main achievements:
1946 Cycling Season
- He won the overall title at the Tour of Galicia.
- He finished 8th overall in the 1946 Vuelta a España.
- He also won the
Mountains classification in this race. This means he was the best climber!
- He also won the
1947 Cycling Season
- He won the overall title at the Volta a Catalunya.
- He also won Stage 2 of this race.
- He won the overall title at the Vuelta a Asturias.
- He won the overall title at the Tour of Galicia again.
- He won Stage 1 of the Vuelta a Burgos.
- He finished 4th overall in the 1947 Vuelta a España.
- He won the Mountains classification for the second time.
- He also won Stage 2 of the race.
- He won the
1948 Cycling Season
- He won the overall title at the Volta a Catalunya for the second time.
- He won the overall title at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.
- He finished 2nd overall in the 1948 Vuelta a España.
1950 Cycling Season
- This was a huge year for Emilio! He won the
Overall title at the 1950 Vuelta a España.
- He won the Mountains classification for the third time.
- He also won five individual stages: Stages 3, 4b, 6, 7, and 22.
- He won the
Later Career Highlights
- 1954: He won the
Spanish National Road Race Championships. This made him the national champion! - 1955: He won the overall title at the Tour of Galicia for the third time.
See also
In Spanish: Emilio Rodríguez Barros para niños
