Age, Biography and Wiki
Franco Pellizotti was born on 15 January, 1978 in Latisana, Italy, is an Italian cyclist. Discover Franco Pellizotti'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 46 years old?
| Popular As |
Franco Pellizotti |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
15 January, 1978 |
| Birthday |
15 January |
| Birthplace |
Latisana, Italy |
| Nationality |
Italy
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He is a member of famous Cyclist with the age 46 years old group.
Franco Pellizotti Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Franco Pellizotti height is 1.75m and Weight 64 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75m |
| Weight |
64 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Franco Pellizotti Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Franco Pellizotti worth at the age of 46 years old? Franco Pellizotti’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cyclist. He is from Italy. We have estimated Franco Pellizotti's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Cyclist |
Franco Pellizotti Social Network
Timeline
Franco Pellizotti (born 15 January 1978) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2001 and 2018 for the Alessio,, and teams.
Pellizotti now works as a directeur sportif for the team.
Pellizotti was born in Latisana, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia.
During his career, Pellizotti was known as a climbing specialist and won Stage 10 in the 2006 Giro d'Italia, Stage 16 in the 2008 Giro d'Italia and Stage 17 in the 2009 Giro d'Italia.
After finishing third overall in the 2009 Giro, he won the polka dot jersey in Paris as the best climber of the 2009 Tour de France (which has been cancelled), as well as named the Most Combative (Aggressive) Rider on Stages 9 and 17.
At the start of each race, Pellizotti was seen making the sign of the cross and kissing a crucifix around his neck.
Pellizotti was reported to have had "suspicious values" on the eve of the 2009 Tour de France and request has been made by the UCI for investigation.
This was confirmed later that day in a UCI press release.
The Court also annulled all results from 17 May 2009, meaning that Pellizotti lost a stage win and third place overall in the Giro d'Italia and a stage win and overall victory in the mountains and combativity classifications in the Tour de France.
Following the conclusion of his ban, Pellizotti signed with the team.
On 3 May 2010, Pellizotti's name was released by La Gazzetta dello Sport as being one of several riders under investigation by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for "irregular blood values".
He was due to be one of ' team leaders at the 2010 Giro d'Italia, but was immediately pulled from the squad and replaced with Vincenzo Nibali.
His team said they have faith in the explanation put forward by Pellizotti and are conducting a further investigation.
Shortly after the end of the season, the suspension was lifted on the grounds of lack of evidence, and Pellizotti declared a wish to seek financial redress from the UCI.
declined to re-sign Pellizotti after the 2010 season.
Pellizotti's case reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport in March 2011.
After asking the court for a speedy verdict, he was suspended for two years after it upheld the UCI's appeal.
His ban lasted until May 2012.
In August 2013, it was announced that after two years with, Pellizotti was to join for the 2014 season.
However, Pellizotti would have only been able to compete from May 2014 due to being a member of the Mouvement pour un cyclisme crédible (MPCC), and that Pellizotti had previously served a two-year ban for a UCI biological passport violation.
Further talks between Pellizotti and resulted in his contract with the squad being nullified, and Pellizotti was able to return to for a third season, in 2014.
