Lino Benech

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLino Mario Piero•Benech Rivoira
Used nameLino•Benech
Born15 October 1947 in Angrogna, Torino (ITA)
Died30 December 2022 in Santa Lucía del Este, La Floresta, Canelones (URU)
Measurements175 cm / 70 kg
NOC Uruguay

Biography

Lino Benech was a Uruguayan cyclist who competed during the 1970s. Benech was part of the Uruguayan time trial team that finished in 27th place at the 1972 München Olympics. He competed in multiple editions of the Vuelta del Uruguay stage race where he finished in the top-10 of the general classification three times from 1972 to 1974. However, his cycling career ended when he was just 26 as he could not find the time to train and work. Instead he focused on his business of repairing and selling bicycles and motorcycles.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) URU Lino Benech
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Uruguay 27