Angelo Bergamonti (18 March 1939 - 4 April 1971) was an Italian

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. Bergamonti was born in Gussola. His best year was in

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when he finished third in the 500cc world championship, behind his

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and Ginger Molloy. Bergamonti was killed in 1971 during a race held on the city streets of Riccione.Angelo Bergamonti career profile on Motorsport Memorial
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