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

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

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