Gianni Leoni, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gianni Leoni

Italian motorcycle racer

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1915

Place of Birth: Como, Lombardy, Italy

Date of Death: 15-Aug-1951

Profession: motorcycle racer

Nationality: Italy

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Gianni Leoni

  • Gianni Leoni (1 March 1915 - 15 August 1951) was an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Como.
  • His best years were in 1950 when he finished second to Bruno Ruffo in the 125cc world championship and in the 1951 season, when he again finished in second place, this time to Carlo Ubbiali.
  • Leoni was the winner of the first Nations Grand Prix in the inaugural 1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.
  • He was killed while competing in the 1951 Ulster Grand Prix.

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