Graziano Battistini

Graziano Battistini was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, born on 12 May 1936 and died on 22 January 1994. In 1960 he won two stages in the Tour de France and finished second in the general classification. He was also the first rider to win the Cima Coppi, a prize honoring the late Fausto Coppi, by reaching the summit of the Passo dello Stelvio first in the 1965 Giro d'Italia. The Cima Coppi is awarded for the highest point of each Giro, so his name is tied to the start of that tradition. This entry records his nationality, birth year, sport and his Tour de France and Giro d'Italia appearances.