José Pesarrodona
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pesarrodona and the second or maternal family name is Altimi.
Josep Pesarrodona Altimi (born 1 February 1946 in Sant Salvador de Guardiola) is a former Spanish professional road bicycle racer who raced during the 1970s. Pesarrodona won the 1976 Vuelta a España ahead of Luis Ocaña and Jose Nazabal of Spain. Two years later at the 1978 Vuelta a España, he finished second to Bernard Hinault of France.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Josep Pesarrodona Altimira |
| Born | 1 February 1946 (age 78) Sant Salvador de Guardiola, Spain |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1976 Vuelta a España | |
Major achievements
- 1972
- 8th Overall Vuelta a España
- 1973
- 4th Overall Vuelta a España
- 4th Overall Giro d'Italia
- 1976
- 1st Overall Vuelta a España
- 1st 1 stage Tour de Suisse
- 1977
- 8th Overall Vuelta a España
- 1978
- 2nd Overall Vuelta a España
External links
- José Pesarrodona at Cycling Archives
- Official Tour de France results for José Pesarrodona
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