Vincenzo Torriani
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Vincenzo Torriani (Novate Milanese, 17 September 1918 – Milan, 24 April 1996) was an Italian sports executive and director of the Giro d'Italia road cycling race from 1949 to 1992.
Vincenzo Torriani | |
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Vincenzo Torriani | |
| Born | 17 September 1918 |
| Died | 24 April 1996 (aged 77) Milan, Italy |
| Occupation | Sports executive |
| Title | Director of the Giro d'Italia |
| Term | 1949 – 1992 |
| Predecessor | Armando Cougnet |
| Successor | Carmine Castellano |
Life
He was born to a family who ran an olive oil plant.[1] After World War II, he chose to begin organizing events rather than join the family olive oil company.[1] He started with Azione Cattolica, a religious organization and expanded from there and soon organized sporting events.[1] Through his sports organizing, he crossed paths with La Gazzetta dello Sport's Armando Cougnet and became involved with the Giro d'Italia starting in 1946.[1] he assumed the role of sole director before the start of the 1949 Giro d'Italia.[1] In 1989, Torriani left day-to-day control of the Giro to Carmine Castellano, who then took full control after he fully left the race following the 1991 edition.[1] He died on 24 April 1996.[2]
