Birthdate: August 11, 1902
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cittiglio, Italy
Died: July 19, 1986
Alfredo Binda was a renowned Italian road cyclist in the 1920s and 1930s, celebrated for his extraordinary accomplishments in the sport. He was the first cyclist to win five Giro d’Italia editions and claimed three world championship titles. Binda’s achievements extended internationally with victories in races like Milan–San Remo and the Tour of Lombardy. His legacy as a cycling icon was cemented when he later managed the Italian National team, guiding famous cyclists like Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, and Gastone Nencini to success at the Tour de France.
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