Marco Villa

Italian cyclist (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marco Villa (born February 8, 1969, in Abbiategrasso) is an Italian former professional road and track cyclist. He won the bronze medal in the men's Madison at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia alongside Silvio Martinello.[1] He was a professional rider from 1993 to 2004.

Born (1969-02-08) February 8, 1969 (age 57)
Abbiategrasso, Italy
CurrentteamRetired
Discipline
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
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Marco Villa
Villa in 2007
Personal information
Born (1969-02-08) February 8, 1969 (age 57)
Abbiategrasso, Italy
Team information
Current teamRetired
Discipline
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Professional teams
1994–1995Amore & Vita–Galatron
1996–1997Brescialat
1998–1999Cantina Tollo–Alexia Alluminio
2000–2002Alexia Alluminio
2003–2004Formaggi Pinzolo Fiavè
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Men's cycling
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyMadison
UCI Track World Championships
Gold medal – first place1995 BogotaMadison
Gold medal – first place1996 ManchesterMadison
Silver medal – second place1997 PerthMadison
Bronze medal – third place1989 LyonAmateur team pursuit
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1995 ManchesterMadison
Silver medal – second place2001 GhentMadison
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place1991 AthensRoad time trial
Gold medal – first place1991 AthensPoints race
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Major results

Track

Six-day race wins

Road

1991
1st Time trial, Mediterranean Games
2nd Circuito del Porto
1994
1st Stage 8 Coca-Cola Trophy
1997
8th Giro dell'Etna
1998
4th Overall Tour of Japan
2000
8th First Union Wilmington Classic

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