Vincenzo Torriani

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.

Vincenzo Torriani
Vincenzo Torriani
Born	(1918-09-17)17 September 1918 Novate Milanese, Italy
Died	24 April 1996(1996-04-24) (aged 77) Milan, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Sports executive
Title	Director of the Giro d'Italia
Term	1949 – 1992
Predecessor	Armando Cougnet
Successor	Carmine Castellano

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 Armando Cougnet 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 Carmine Castellano, who then took full control after he fully left the race following the 1991 edition.^[1] He died on 24 April 1996.^[2]