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Cencio Mantovani

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Cencio Mantovani
Mantovani (left) at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameVincenzo "Cencio" Mantovani
NationalityItalian
Born(1941-10-17)17 October 1941
Castel d'Ario, Italy
Died21 October 1989(1989-10-21) (aged 48)
Suzzara, Italy
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportTrack cycling
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1964 Tokyo Team pursuit
World championships
Silver medal – second place 1964 Paris Team pursuit
Silver medal – second place 1965 San Sebastian Team pursuit

Vincenzo "Cencio" Mantovani (17 October 1941 – 21 October 1989) was an Italian cyclist.

Background

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He competed as an amateur track racer in the team pursuit at the 1964 Olympics and at the world championships in 1964–1965, winning silver medals on all occasions.[1] He then became a professional road racer, but with little success.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Cencio Mantovani. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Vincenzo Mantovani. cyclingarchives.com