Ottavio Bottecchia
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Ottavio Bottecchia (pronounced [otˈtaːvjo botˈtekkja];[1] 1 August 1894 – 15 June 1927[2]) was an Italian cyclist and the first Italian winner of the Tour de France.
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Full name | Ottavio Bottecchia |
Nickname | Il Muratore del Friuli (The Bricklayer of Friuli) |
Born | (1894-08-01)1 August 1894 San Martino di Colle Umberto, Italy |
Died | 15 June 1927(1927-06-15) (aged 32) Gemona, Italy |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
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1922–26 | Automoto-Hutchinson |
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He was found injured and unconscious by a roadside and died a few days later; the exact circumstances of his accident remain a mystery.