Gilberto Milani (13 May 1932 – 30 October 2021) was an Italian

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road racer. His best year was in

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when he finished ninth in the 500cc world championship. After his riding career had ended, Milani took on the role of racing team manager for the

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factory, which was then bought by

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. Milani played a role in managing

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to three consecutive 250cc road racing

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1932 births 2021 deaths Sportspeople from Milan Italian motorcycle racers 250cc World Championship riders 350cc World Championship riders 500cc World Championship riders Isle of Man TT riders {{Italy-motorcycle-sport-bio-stub