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Which two famous races did Coppi win in the same year 1949?

  • Tour de France and Giro d'Italia

  • World Championship and Tour de France

  • Milan-San Remo and Giro d'Italia

  • Giro d'Italia and Paris-Roubaix

Answer

Fausto Coppi won the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year in 1949. This was a remarkable feat as these are two of the most prestigious cycling races in the world. Coppi was a dominant cyclist who was able to overcome the difficult conditions and win both races. This achievement made him one of the most famous cyclists of all time.
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