Angelino Soler

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Angelino Soler Romaguera (born November 25, 1939 in Alcàsser (Horta Sud), Valencia Region, Spain ) is a former Spanish professional cyclist (1961 to 1969). Also known in cycling literature as Antonio Soler and Angelino Soler.

Career

His greatest success is the overall victory in the Tour of Spain in 1961. At the age of 21, he is still the youngest winner of this tour. His three stage successes in the Tour of Italy in 1962 and victory in the mountain classification are also remarkable.

Most important successes

  • 1961 overall winner of the Tour of Spain with a stage win (6th stage)
  • 1962 Three stage victories (3rd, 16th + 18th stage) on the Tour of Italy and first in the mountain classification
  • 1964 7th stage Tour of Italy

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Website of the Vuelta a España