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Zoetemelk's highest finish in the Giro d'Italia was 2nd, which he achieved in 1978. He was a Dutch professional cyclist who competed from 1970 to 1987. He is best known for winning the Tour de France in 1980 and the Vuelta a España in 1979. He also finished on the podium of the Giro d'Italia four times, including his 2nd-place finish in 1978.