Silvano Contini

Silvano Contini ( born January 15, 1958 in Leggiunova, Italy ) is an Italian former racing cyclist. His professional career began in 1978 and finished it in 1990.

Contini was an all-rounder who was successful both in one-day races and tours. Outstanding successes were stage wins in the Giro d' Italia and winning the classic Liege -Bastogne- Liege.

At the Tour de France 1987 Contini was set at the 12th stage on the last place, because he had been tested positive for testosterone.

Best Merits

  • Giro d' Italia: 1982: 7th, 14th & 18th stage; 1983: Stage 1
  • Paris - Nice: 1980: Stage 1 (Part 1 ), 1981: Stage 1
  • Tour de Romandie: 1980: Stage 3
  • Basque Country Tour: 1981:
  • Germany Tour: 1981:
  • Grand Prix Midi Libre: 1985:
  • Liège -Bastogne -Liège: 1982

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