Angelo Fausto Coppi was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War. His successes earned him the title Il Campionissimo. He was an all-round racing cyclist: he excelled in both climbing and time trialing, and was also a good sprinter. He won the Giro d'Italia five times, the Tour de France twice, and the World Championship in 1953. Other notable results include winning the Giro di Lombardia five times, the Milan–San Remo three times, as well as wins at Paris–Roubaix and La Flèche Wallonne and setting the hour record (45.798 km) in 1942.
Fausto Coppi, Italian cyclist and soldier (died 1960)
On September 15, in the year 1919, Fausto Coppi, Italian cyclist and soldier (died 1960). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 15, one of 447 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 15, 1919 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 July 2026.
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