Vincenzo Torriani

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Vincenzo Torriani
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Vincenzo Torriani
Born(1918-09-17)17 September 1918
Novate Milanese, Italy
Died24 April 1996(1996-04-24) (aged 77)
Milan, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationSports executive
TitleDirector of the Giro d'Italia
Term1949 – 1992
Predecessor
Successor

Vincenzo Torriani (Novate Milanese, 17 September 1918 – Milan, 24 April 1996) was an Italian sports executive and director of the Giro d'Italia road cycling race from 1949 to 1992.

Life[]

He was born to a family who ran an olive oil plant.[1] After World War II, he chose to begin organizing events rather than join the family olive oil company.[1] He started with Azione Cattolica, a religious organization and expanded from there and soon organized sporting events.[1] Through his sports organizing, he crossed paths with La Gazzetta dello Sport's and became involved with the Giro d'Italia starting in 1946.[1] he assumed the role of sole director before the start of the 1949 Giro d'Italia.[1] In 1989, Torriani left day-to-day control of the Giro to , who then took full control after he fully left the race following the 1991 edition.[1] He died on 24 April 1996.[2]

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Citations[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f William Fotheringham (22 May 2020). "Vincenzo Torriani: Godfather of the Giro". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. Archived from the original on 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. ^ Dario Ceccarelli (25 April 1996). "Il Giro piange papa Torriani" [The Giro mourns pope Torriani] (PDF). l'Unità (in Italian). PCI. pp. 2–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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