Armando Cougnet

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Who was Armando Cougnet?

Armando Cougnet (Nice, January 20, 1880 – Milan, December 14, 1959) was an Italian journalist, known for being the first organizer of the Giro d’Italia.

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Giro d'Italia Launch — May 13, 1909

113 cyclists embarked on the inaugural Giro d'Italia in Milan, Italy, on May 13, 1909, and finished the race, which is now a complete clause

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