Birthdate: September 29, 1942
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sedrina, Italy
Died: August 16, 2019
Felice Gimondi, an Italian professional racing cyclist, was renowned for his exceptional accomplishments in road cycling. Known as “The Phoenix” for his remarkable comeback victories, Gimondi made history by triumphing in all three Grand Tours and three of the five Cycling monuments. Despite competing alongside cycling legend Eddy Merckx, he achieved multiple podium finishes in grand tours, solidifying his reputation as one of the era’s greatest cyclists.
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