Claudio Michelotto (31 October 1942 – 27 May 2025) was an Italian professional cyclist. The highlight of his career came with his victory in the Mountains Classification at the 1969 Giro d'Italia. Michelotto finished second overall in the 1969 Giro, his highest finish ever in the Giro d'Italia. He retired from cycling in 1973. Michelotto died on 27 May 2025, at the age of 82.Ciclismo in lutto per Claudio Michelotto: il trionfo alla Tirreno-Adriatico e le dieci tappe in maglia rosa
Major results
1968 1st Overall Tirreno–Adriatico 1st Coppa Agostoni 3rd Giro del Ticino 3rd Giro dell'Emilia 1969 1st Overall Giro di Sardegna 1st Trofeo Laigueglia 1st Milano–Torino 2nd Overall Giro d'Italia 1st Mountains classification 1st Stage 21 1971 1st Giro di Campania 2nd Genova–Nizza 1972 1st Stage 4 Tour de Suisse 2nd Coppa Agostoni
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