Giuseppe Beghetto Explained

Giuseppe Beghetto
Fullname:Giuseppe Beghetto
Birth Date:8 October 1939
Birth Place:Tombolo, Italy
Discipline:Track and road
Role:Rider
Proyears1:1962–1966
Proteam1:Termozeta
Proyears2:1967
Proteam2:Ignis
Proyears3:1968
Proteam3:Vittadello
Proyears4:1969–1970
Proteam4:Ferretti
Proyears5:1971–1972
Proteam5:Zonca
Proyears6:1973
Proteam6:Supermercato Calzature
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Giuseppe Beghetto (born 8 October 1939) is a retired Italian cyclist who was active between 1958 and 1971 on the road and track. On the track, he won three gold and three silver medals in the sprint at the world championships of 1961–1968. He also won a gold medal in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, together with his sprint rival Sergio Bianchetto, and set world records in the 200 m (11.40) and in 1 km (1:08.40). On the road, he won two stages of Giro di Sardegna in 1969 and took part in the 1970 Tour de France.

Personal life

His sons, Massimo and Luigi are former professional footballers. His grandson Andrea is a current footballer for Genoa.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beghetto, che volata: Ora "pedala" con il Genoa.