Gilberto Simoni

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gilberto Simoni
Occupation	Cyclist
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1971(1971-08-25)
Age	53
Birthplace	Giovo
Country	Italy
Birth City	Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol
Horoscope	Virgo

Gilberto Simoni Biography

Gilberto Simoni is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on August 25, 1971 in Giovo, Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol, Italy.

Simoni was born in Palù di Giovo, in Trentino, and began competing as an amateur with the goal of someday winning the Giro d’Italia. Simoni confirmed his potential in 1993, when he won both the amateur version of the Giro d’Italia (known as the Baby Giro) and the Italian Road Cycling Championship. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Simoni would reveal to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport that the Giro was the one race that attracted him to cycling and which motivated him as a professional. “It was the Giro that brought me to cycling when I was a child”, he said. “It triggered my dreams.”

Simoni turned professional in 1994 with the Jolly Componibili–Cage 1994 team, but suffered through an inauspicious rookie season, having to cope with the deaths of both his father and older brother. It was only three years later in 1997 that Simoni won his first professional race, a stage of the Giro del Trentino, while riding for the MG Maglificio–Technogym team of sports director Giancarlo Ferretti.

Gilberto Simoni Net Worth

Gilberto Simoni is one of the richest Cyclist from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gilberto Simoni 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gilberto Simoni (born 25 August 1971 in Palù di Giovo, Trentino) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, most recently for Lampre–Farnese Vini. Simoni is twice winner of the Giro d’Italia cycling race (2001 and 2003 editions). Simoni might have won a third Giro, but in 2002 he tested positive for cocaine and was withdrawn from the race by his Saeco team – he was later cleared of any doping violation by the Italian Cycling Federation. Simoni is a native of Palu di Giovo, and was considered a climbing specialist. His final race as a professional road cyclist was the 2010 Giro d’Italia, which he finished in 69th place overall, 2:40:14 behind another two-time winner Ivan Basso.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gilberto Simoni height 5 ft 7 in Giovanni weight 137  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gilberto Simoni Dating?

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In 2003, the Saeco team came to the Giro d’Italia with the sole purpose of supporting Simoni. After competing with a resurgent Stefano Garzelli, Yaroslav Popovych and Marco Pantani in the high mountains in a hailstorm, Simoni achieved his second Giro d’Italia victory. His pursuit was documented in the film The Quest.

Facts & Trivia

Giovanni Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Gilberto Simoni celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Simoni was embroiled in public row with fellow Italian Ivan Basso of Team CSC. Simoni alleged that Basso offered him a stage win in the 2006 Giro d’Italia into Aprica five kilometers from the finish after the two cyclists had broken away from the main field. Basso has denied any such offer, and went on to win the stage by 77 seconds. Simoni retracted his accusations several days later.

Top Facts about Gilberto Simoni

1. Gilberto Simoni is a retired Italian professional cyclist.
2. He won the Giro d’Italia twice, in 2001 and 2003.
3. Simoni also won the Tour of the Alps three times.
4. He was known for his climbing abilities and aggressive racing style.
5. Simoni rode for teams such as Lampre, Saeco, and Diquigiovanni-Androni.
6. He retired from professional cycling in 2010 at age 38.
7. Simoni was born on August 25, 1971 in Palù di Giovo, Italy.
8. He started his cycling career as an amateur in the early 1990s.
9. In addition to his Grand Tour victories, Simoni also had numerous other wins throughout his career.
10. He is considered one of Italy’s greatest cyclists of all time.