Gastone Nencini
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Gastone Nencini (1 March 1930 in Bilancino di Barberino – 1 February 1980 in Florence) was an Italian cyclist who won the 1960 Tour de France and the 1957 Giro d'Italia. Nicknamed Le Leone de Mugella, "The Lion of Mugella", Nencini was a powerful all-round rider, but particularly strong in the mountains.
[edit] Major achievements
- Winner – 1960 Tour de France
- Winner – 1957 Giro d'Italia
- King of the Mountains – 1957 Tour de France
- King of the Mountains – 1955 Giro d'Italia
- 7 stage wins – Giro d'Italia; 1955 (2); 1958 (2); 1959 (1); 1960 (2)
- 4 stage wins – Tour de France; 1956 (1); 1957 (2); 1958 (1)
- 2nd overall – 1960 Giro d'Italia behind Jacques Anquetil of France
- 3rd overall – 1955 Giro d'Italia behind Fiorenzo Magni and Fausto Coppi of Italy
| Preceded by Federico Bahamontes |
Winner of the Tour de France 1960 |
Succeeded by Jacques Anquetil |
| Preceded by Charly Gaul |
Winner of the Giro d'Italia 1957 |
Succeeded by Ercole Baldini |
