Antonio Bailetti

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAntonio•Bailetti
Used nameAntonio•Bailetti
Nick/petnamesToni
Born29 September 1937 in Nanto, Vicenza (ITA)
Measurements179 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsGruppo Sportivo Cademartori, Mariano Comense (ITA) / Gruppo Sportivo Cademartori, Mariano Comense (ITA)
NOC Italy
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Baker’s boy Antonio Bailetti crowned his amateur career by winning the Olympic gold medal in the team time trial. He turned pro with the Bianchi team, switching to Carpano the next season. His most impressive victory came in 1962, when he won a stage in the Giro d’Italia after a 120 km solo escape. That same year, he also won a stage in the Tour de France, and he repeated with stage victories in both races in 1963. Among his other major victories were the 1966 Trofeo Laigueglia and Nice - Genua in 1962. His career, already in decline, was abruptly ended by a heavy fall in the spring of 1969. In honor of his sporting achievements, Bailetti was awarded a gold medal by the Italian Olympic Committee.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) ITA Antonio Bailetti
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 10
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Italy 1 Gold

Special Notes