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Fausto Coppi was the first cyclist to win the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year. Is this true?

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Fausto Coppi was the first cyclist to win the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year. He won both races in 1949, a feat that has only been duplicated by five other riders. Coppi was a gifted cyclist who was known for his strength, stamina, and tactical prowess. He was also a popular figure in Italy, and his victories helped to popularize cycling in the country.
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