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unusual facts about Fausto Coppi


Castellania, Piedmont

Castellania is known as the birthplace of two famous racing cyclists: Angelo Fausto Coppi (1919–1960) and his brother Serse Coppi (1923–1951).


Jacques Augendre

He followed his first Tour in 1949, when Fausto Coppi overcame another Italian, Gino Bartali, after a Frenchman in a regional team, Jacques Marinelli, had profited from the battle between them to wear the yellow jersey of leadership.

Jacques Marinelli

On the fourth he came second and became race leader, leading a field that included Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali.


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