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Claudio Chiappucci was born on 28 February, 1963 in Uboldo, Italy, is an Italian cyclist (born 1963). Discover Claudio Chiappucci's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

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Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 28 February 1963
Birthday 28 February
Birthplace Uboldo, Italy
Nationality Italy

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Claudio Chiappucci Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, Claudio Chiappucci height is 1.72m and Weight 67 kg.

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Height 1.72m
Weight 67 kg
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Who Is Claudio Chiappucci's Wife?

His wife is Rita Arrighini

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Claudio Chiappucci Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Claudio Chiappucci worth at the age of 61 years old? Claudio Chiappucci’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cyclist. He is from Italy. We have estimated Claudio Chiappucci's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1963

Claudio Chiappucci (born 28 February 1963 in Uboldo, Varese, Lombardy) is a retired Italian professional cyclist.

1972

In the end, LeMond won the Tour by 2' 16", Chiappucci came home with a surprising second place and, moreover, the status of a cycling star. He was the first Italian cyclist to arrive on the podium at the Tour since Felice Gimondi in 1972. This first successful campaign highlighted Chiappucci's main weakness, the time trial. Although vowing to return the following year as a better racer against the clock, Chiappucci never was able to master this discipline.

1990

He was on the podium three times in the Tour de France general classification: second in 1990, third in 1991 and second again in 1992.

After a quiet start to his career he burst onto the scene in the 1990 Tour de France.

Chiappucci found himself almost casually wearing the yellow jersey after a stage one attack which the favourites allowed him to arrive with a 10-minute time advantage.

In subsequent stages he resisted the return of Greg LeMond, only losing the lead of the race in stage 20, the final time trial.

1991

The year of 1991 confirmed to the cycling community that Chiappucci was able to perform consistently.

Beginning with a win in the opening classic of the season, the Milan San-Remo, Chiappucci rode the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of France.

However, Chiappucci declined quickly.

1992

His most famous victory was stage 13 of the 1992 Tour de France, when he attacked on the first climb of the day, 245 km from the finish, and arrived in Sestriere after holding off a thrilling chase by Miguel Induráin and Gianni Bugno.

On that occasion Pascal Lino was holding the yellow jersey, but it was one of the first major mountain stages and was anticipated to lose it to the GC contenders.

Induráin, Roche, LeMond, Delgado, Bugno and Induráin were all ahead of Chiappucci who was in 7th overall.

Chiappucci risked everything by joining the early breakaway that no other GC riders were willing to enter.

He dropped the other breakaway riders before the first summit and rode on a solo attack for 125 kilometers.

He was alone on top of all five main climbs, of which 3 were "première catégorie" and 1 "hors catégorie".

By end of the stage he had jumped to 2nd place overall about ninety seconds behind Induráin.

He had wanted to replicate the same accomplishment as Fausto Coppi exactly 40 years earlier.

1993

After riding a solid Giro it looked like his 1993 Tour de France was to be a big showdown with Miguel Induráin.

But from the first mountain stage Chiappucci was obviously struggling.

Although he had a revival later on in the race, Chiappucci finished sixth overall.

He won the Clásica de San Sebastián a few weeks after the Tour de France, but this marked the end of his major results.

The judge had looked at medical reports of 33 cyclists in the period from 1993 to 1995, including Chiappucci's, and all blood tests showed largely fluctuating hematocrit-values, indicative for EPO-use.

1994

His level of performance declined sharply from around 1994/1995, and he retired in 1998 after suspicions of doping in 1997.

Among the awards received by Chiappucci is a silver medal earned in 1994 at the World Cycling Championship in Sicily.

Not gifted with an exceptional physique, Chiappucci was distinguished by a gritty, combative style, always ready to attack; he did not hold back in the face of any climb or time trial.

Claudio Chiappucci used the services of doctor Francesco Conconi, who is accused of applying EPO to cyclists.

Conconi was found 'morally guilty', but not convicted, because the statute of limitations had expired.

1997

In 1997, Claudio Chiappucci told prosecutor Vincenzo Scolastico that he had been using EPO since 1993, but later he retracted that statement.

1999

Chiappucci rode his last race at the International Criterium of the Valencian Community on 7 November 1999, finishing second behind Abraham Olano.