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Federico Bahamontes: Spanish racing cyclist (1928–2023).
Born in Val de Santo Domingo (died at age 95).
2 awards including Hijo Adoptivo de Toledo.
AWARDS (2)
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Hijo Adoptivo de Toledo
WON
B
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Sports Merit
WON
Biography
Federico Martín Bahamontes, born Alejandro Martín Bahamontes, was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist. He won the 1959 Tour de France and a total of 11 Grand Tour stages between 1954 and 1965. He won a total of nine mountain classifications and was the first cyclist to complete a "career triple" by winning the mountain classification in all three Grand Tours. Following his retirement, Bahamontes ran a bicycle and motorcycle shop and was named the best climber in the history of the Tour de France by a panel organised by L'Équipe in 2013.
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Federico Bahamontes was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
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Federico Bahamontes was born in Val de Santo Domingo.
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