Mario Gestri
Mario Gestri (born February 11, 1924 in Tizzana , Quarrata , † December 2, 1953 in Montecatini ) was an Italian racing cyclist .
Mario Gestri was a professional cyclist from 1950. He became best known for wearing the black jersey of the last one at the Giro d'Italia in 1950 . Gestri was affectionately known as "the water carrier of the Giro" because he tirelessly and reliably fetched water for his respective captains, including Gino Bartali and Fiorenzo Magni , at four Giro events . However, he was denied his own successes.
In 1953, Mario Gestri had a fatal accident on his motorcycle.
Web links
- Mario Gestri in the Radsportseiten.net database
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SURNAME | Gestri, Mario |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian cyclist |
DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1924 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Tizzana , quarrata |
DATE OF DEATH | 2nd December 1953 |
Place of death | Montecatini |