Francesco Camusso (9 March 1908 – 23 June 1995) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist.

Camusso was born in Cumiana, Piedmont, and is ranked among the best Italian climbers ever. In his second year as professional, he won the 1931 Giro d'Italia. In the following year he won a stage at the Tour de France, finished third overall.

Francesco Camusso

His other results include a second place in the 1934 Giro d'Italia and a fourth in the 1935 Tour de France.

Francesco Camusso

He died at Turin in 1995.

Francesco Camusso

Major results

1931

Giro d'Italia: Winner overall classification Winner 1 stage 1932 Tour de France: 3rd overall Winner stage 10 1934 2nd overall — Giro d'Italia Tour de Suisse: 1st King of the Mountains, winner 1 stage 1935 Tour de France: Winner Stage 7 1937 Tour de France: 4th overall Winner Stage 13A

References

External links

Official Tour de France results for Francesco Camusso

1908 births

1995 deaths

Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Turin

Italian male cyclists

Giro d'Italia winners

Italian Tour de France stage winners

Tour de Suisse stage winners

Cyclists from Piedmont

Cumiana