Imerio Massignan

Imerio Massignan (January 2, 1937 – May 3, 2024) was an Italian professional cyclist. He was born in Altavilla Vicentina.

Career
His first professional race was the Giro d'Italia in 1959. He finished 5th overall. He did well in the Giro d'Italia for six years. His best finish was 2nd overall in 1962.

At the Tour de France he won the Polka dot jersey for best climber in 1960 and 1961. In 1961 he also finished 4th overall. Later in 1961 he came second in the Giro di Lombardia.

Massignan retired in 1969. He died in Novi Ligure, Italy on 3 May 2024, at the age of 87.Il ciclismo piange Imerio Massignan, l’eroe del Gavia 

 Palmarès 

1959
Giro d'Italia:
5th place overall classification
1960
Tour de France
Mountains classification
10th place overall classification
Giro d'Italia:
4th place overall classification
1961
Tour de France:
Winner Mountains classification
Winner stage 16
4th place overall classification
1962
Tour de France:
7th place overall classification
Giro d'Italia:
2nd place overall classification
Lavis
1963
Giro d'Italia:
7th place overall classification
1965
Giro d'Italia:
9th place overall classification

References

 Other websites 
 Official Tour de France results for Imerio Massignan

Category:1937 births
Category:Italian cyclists
Category:2024 deaths
Category:Sportspeople from Veneto
Category:Tour de France cyclists