The Giro del Veneto is a semi classic

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held in the region of

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. The race is a 1.1 event on the

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. In 2012 the race merged with another Italian classic,

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, after some financial problems, and was held under the name "Giro Del Veneto - Coppa Placci". It was to be the last edition for 9 years. In 2021, after a hiatus of 9 years, the race returned under its original name "Giro del Veneto".

Winners

Wins per country

References

External links

Official site
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