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Place of Birth: Giovo, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy
About Gilberto Simoni
- Gilberto Simoni (born 25 August 1971 in Palù di Giovo, Trentino) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, most recently for Lampre–Farnese Vini.
- Simoni is twice winner of the Giro d'Italia cycling race (2001 and 2003 editions).
- Simoni might have won a third Giro, but in 2002 he tested positive for cocaine and was withdrawn from the race by his Saeco team – he was later cleared of any doping violation by the Italian Cycling Federation.
- Simoni is a native of Palu di Giovo, and was considered a climbing specialist.
- His final race as a professional road cyclist was the 2010 Giro d'Italia, which he finished in 69th place overall, 2:40:14 behind another two-time winner Ivan Basso.
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