Italo Zilioli

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Italo Zilioli (born September 24, 1941) is an Italian former professional cyclist.

Born in Turin, as a professional he won 58 races, including the 1966 Züri-Metzgete. He also totalled 5 stages at the Giro d'Italia: he however never managed to win the major tour of his country, placing 2nd in three occasions (1964, 1965 and 1966) and third in one (1969). In 1964 he won the silver medal at the road World Championship, arriving only 6 seconds behind Jan Janssen.

Zilioli currently lives in the province of Cuneo (Piedmont) and is responsible for the stage starts for Giro d'Italia.

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