Giuseppe Tonucci
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giuseppe•Tonucci |
| Used name | Giuseppe•Tonucci |
| Nick/petnames | Peppe |
| Born | 9 March 1938 in Fano, Pesaro e Urbino (ITA) |
| Died | 11 October 1988 in Pesaro, Pesaro e Urbino (ITA) |
| Measurements | 167 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Faema Preneste, Roma (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Giuseppe Tonucci was selected for the 1960 Italian road cycling team with minimal previous results, having placed only 54th at the 1959 Peace Race. He turned professional after the 1960 Olympics and competed for three years, but with only minimal success. He rode the Tour de France in 1962, placing 89th, and rode three Giros d’Italia, finishing only in 1963, but winning a stage in 1962. He rode Paris-Nice and the Milano-San Remo in 1961 and 1963.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | ITA |
Giuseppe Tonucci | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 19 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians With Asteroids Named After Them (8192 Tonucci)