Jesús Loroño facts for kids
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| Born | 10 January 1926 Larrabetzu, Spain |
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| Died | 12 August 1998 (aged 72) | ||
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Climber | ||
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Jesús Loroño Artega was a famous Spanish bicycle racer. He was born in Larrabetzu, Spain, on January 10, 1926. He passed away in the same town on August 12, 1998.
Jesús Loroño was a professional road racing cyclist. He competed during the 1950s and early 1960s. He was known as a strong climber, meaning he was very good at cycling up hills and mountains. His biggest win was the 1957 Vuelta a España. This is one of the most important bicycle races in the world. The year before, in 1956, he almost won the Vuelta, finishing second by only 13 seconds!
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Jesús Loroño: A Cycling Star
Jesús Loroño was a talented cyclist from the Basque Country in Spain. He became a professional rider in the early 1950s. He quickly showed his skills, especially in races with many hills.
Key Victories and Achievements
Jesús Loroño had many important wins during his career. He was especially strong in the Grand Tours. These are the three biggest multi-stage bicycle races: the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España.
Winning the Vuelta a España
Loroño's most famous victory came in 1957. He won the overall title of the 1957 Vuelta a España. This was a huge achievement for him and for Spanish cycling. He also won one stage during that race.
Success in the Tour de France
In 1953, Jesús Loroño competed in the 1953 Tour de France. He showed his climbing ability by winning the Mountains classification. This means he was the best climber in the entire race. He also won Stage 10 of that Tour de France.
Other Important Wins
- 1947: He won the Subida al Naranco race.
- 1949: He won the Circuito de Getxo.
- 1954: He became the Spanish national hill climb champion.
- 1957: Besides the Vuelta a España, he also won the overall title of the Volta a Catalunya.
- 1958: He won a stage in the 1958 Vuelta a España. He also finished 7th overall in the 1958 Giro d'Italia.
His Grand Tour Performances
Jesús Loroño competed in the Vuelta a España many times. He finished in the top 10 several times:
- 1950: 10th place
- 1955: 4th place
- 1956: 2nd place (very close to winning!)
- 1957: 1st place
- 1958: 8th place
- 1960: 9th place
He was a consistent rider who always aimed for the top spots in the toughest races.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús Loroño para niños
