Alessio Galletti (26 March 1968 – 15 June 2005) was an Italian racing cyclist. He died from heart failure while he was racing in the Subida al Naranco, 15 km from the finish line.[1] He participated in all three of the Grand Tours of cycling.

Alessio Galletti
Personal information
Full nameAlessio Galletti
Born(1968-03-24)24 March 1968
Cascina, Italy
Died15 June 2005(2005-06-15) (aged 37)
Oviedo, Spain
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
1994–1995Lampre–Panaria
1996Panaria–Vinavil
1997Ros Mary
1998Amore & Vita–ForzArcore
1999–2003Saeco–Cannondale
2004De Nardi–Piemme Telekom
2005Naturino–Sapore di Mare

Palmares

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1996
10th G.P. Camaiore
10th Tre Valli Varesine
1998
2nd Overall Tour de l'Ain
1st Stage 3
2nd Overall Tour du Maroc
2000
10th G.P. Camaiore
2001
1st Stage 3 Tour Down Under
2003
1st GP Fred Mengoni
9th Coppa Bernocchi

References

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  1. ^ "Noted fatalities in professional cycling". Velo News. Competitor Group, Inc. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
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