David Solari (cyclist)

David Solari (born 6 June 1968) is a former cyclist who, in 1985, became the first cyclist in history to be crowned national champion in two different countries.[citation needed] He was Australian Junior pursuit champion and Italian Champion. Solari had dual citizenship and represented Italy at the 1988 Summer Olympics[1] and nine World track Championships. He collected two bronze medals in 1986, a bronze in 1989 and silver in 1990, 91 and 92.[2] Solari also won eight Italian National track championships as well as representing Italy on 158 occasions. Solari was Australian Champion in 1985 and 1992.

David Solari
Personal information
Born (1968-06-06) 6 June 1968 (age 56)
Adelaide, Australia

Solari was also a successful road cyclist with 78 International road victories.[3]

  • 1986 3rd Individual Pursuit- Junior world championships,
  • 1986 3rd Team pursuit- Junior world championships,
  • 1989 3rd Team pursuit- World championships,
  • 1990,91,92 2nd World Motor-pacing world championship.
  • 1987 Giro del Salento 1st Overall, one stage win.
  • 1992 Vicenza-Bionde
  • 1990 1º Cinturón Ciclista Internacional a Mallorca, Spain

References

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  1. ^ Olympic results
  2. ^ World Championships results Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "David Solari".