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    Angelo Fausto Coppi ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈfausto ˈkɔppi]; 15 September 1919 – 2 January 1960) was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War. His successes earned him the title Il Campionissimo ("Champion of Champions").

    • Angelo Fausto Coppi
    • 68 kg (150 lb; 10 st 10 lb)
    • The Heron, Il Campionissimo, (Champion of Champions)
    • 15 September 1919, Castellania, Italy
  2. Jan 15, 2012 · The Italian dominated the sport either side of the Second World War, using his all-round skills as a climber, sprinter and time-trialist to build a palmares that rewrote the record...

  3. May 23, 2019 · Fausto Coppi shaped cycling like no other rider in history as well as winning the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France multiple times.

  4. Jun 17, 2009 · The greatest cyclist of the immediate postwar years, Coppi’s scandalous divorce and controversial death convulsed Italy in the 1950s and were still making headlines half a century...

  5. Jan 2, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Fausto Coppi, the Champion of Champions who won the Giro and the Tour in the same year, and died from malaria at 40. Discover his style, his rivalry with Bartali, his affairs and his legacy in cycling history.

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  7. Jan 8, 2023 · A review of a book that explores the life and legacy of Fausto Coppi, the Italian cycling legend who won the Giro and the Tour in 1949. The book covers his achievements, his rivalry with Bartali, his personal struggles, and his role in post-war Italy.

  8. In the sport of cycling there are champions, and then there is iconic Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi — il campionissimo. His humble beginnings, seemingly impossible combination of talents, and fierce competitive spirit are the stuff of pure legend.

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