Carlo Clerici
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Carlo Clerici was a Swiss
professional road bicycle racer.
The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1954 Giro d'Italia
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Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
professional road bicycle racer.
The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1954 Giro d'Italia
1954 Giro d'Italia
The 1954 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 21 May to 13 June 1954, consisting of 22 stages for a total of 4,396 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.563 km/h. It was won by the Swiss Carlo Clerici.- Final classment :- Maglia rosa holders:...
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Career highlights
- 1950: 3rd in Stausee Rundfahrt Klingnau
- 1952: 2nd in Züri-Metzgete
- 1952: 3rd in overall ranking Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
- 1952: 1st in GP de Suisse
- 1953: 3rd in Züri-Metzgete
- 1954: 1st in overall ranking Giro d'Italia
- 1954: 3rd in Swiss road championships
- 1954: 3rd in overall ranking Tour de RomandieTour de RomandieThe Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
- 1955: 2nd in Swiss road championships
- 1955: 3rd in overall ranking Tour de Suisse
- 1956: 1st in Züri-Metzgete
- 1956: 2nd in overall ranking Tour de Romandie