Salvatore Crippa

Salvatore Crippa (1914–1971) was an Italian road cyclist.[1]

Giro d'Italia

He finished 4th overall at the 1946 Giro d'Italia.[2] This was his best of five finishes (and one withdrawal), with two other top ten finishes - 6th at the 1939 Giro d'Italia and 8th at the 1947 Giro d'Italia.[2] He also won the 5th stage at the 1938 Giro d'Italia.[2]

Monuments

His best finish among the cycling classics was a third place at the 1939 Giro di Lombardia, considered a monument.[3]

Other events

In 1936 he won the Piccolo Giro di Lombardia.[2] He was also three-time winner of the Medaglia d'Oro Città di Monza and three-time winner of the Coppa d'Inverno - Biassono.[4] He also finished 9th at the 1946 La Course du Tour de France.[2]

References
  1. Archives, Cycling. "Salvatore Crippa".
  2. www.cyclebase.nl. "CycleBase".
  3. "Bio report new 1925 >".
  4. "Salvatore Crippa, FirstCycling.com".
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