Damiano Cunego
- January 4, 2024
- Cyclist
Quick Facts
Damiano Cunego Biography
| Name | Damiano Cunego |
| Birthday | Sep 19 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | Italy |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Damiano Cunego is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on September 19, 1981 in Italy, Italy. Professional road racing cyclist who is recognized for having won the 2004 Giro d’Italia and the 2008 Amstel Gold Race. He raced for the UCI Pro Continental team Nippo-Vini Fantini.
He competed against Fränk Schleck in the 2008 Amstel Gold Race.
Born in Cerro Veronese, Veneto, Cunego began cycling as a teenager after being a successful cross-country runner. He was discovered by Giuseppe Martinelli who also worked closely with Marco Pantani. Cunego turned professional in 2002 at the age of 20 with Saeco Macchine per Caffè–Longoni Sport, winning the Giro d’Oro and the Giro Medio Brenta in his first season. In 2003 he won the seventh stage and the overall classification of the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
He came to prominence in May 2004, winning the Giro d’Italia at the age of 22 with Saeco Macchine per Caffè. Cunego’s strength came as a blow to his captain Gilberto Simoni; relations between the two during the race were strained when Cunego sprinted away from Simoni to win the 18th stage after Simoni’s solo breakaway. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that as Simoni passed by Cunego, who was surrounded by journalists, Simoni pointed his finger at Cunego and angrily said “You’re a bastard…you are really stupid.” During 2004 he won the Giro di Lombardia in October, his 13th victory of the season. He finished the season number one in the UCI Road World Cup, the youngest rider to achieve it, aged 23. He was also the last rider ranked first on the world ranking, because from 2005 the ranking was replaced by the UCI ProTour.
He is from Italy.
Damiano Cunego Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cyclist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Damiano Cunego is one of the richest Cyclist from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Damiano Cunego 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began cycling as a teenager and had a successful cross-country running career.
In 2017, he took 7th place at the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
Damiano Cunego (born 19 September 1981) is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2002 and 2018 for the Saeco Macchine per Caffè, Lampre–Merida and Nippo–Vini Fantini–Europa Ovini teams.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
Damiano Cunego height 5 ft 7 in Damiano weight 128 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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In July 2013, he was one of 27 former riders and officials linked to the Lampre–Merida team indicted for doping in an Italian court, with a hearing set for 10 December 2013. In early 2014 however, details emerged that indicated that Cunego might have been one of few Lampre riders to refuse treatment by Spanish doctor José Ibarguren Taus, who was linked to doping practices.
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Damiano Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Damiano Cunego celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.