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Cycling At The 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's Tandem
The men's tandem cycling event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe, Western Europe. It consists of Italian Peninsula, a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land b ..., took place from 26 to 27 August 1960 at the Olympic Velodrome. A total of 24 cyclists from 12 nations competed in the event. Competition format * Heats: Fourteen teams were originally entered, and seven heats were scheduled. However, after two teams withdrew, some heats effectively became byes. The winner of each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals, while the loser moved to the repechage. * Repechage: A two-round repechage provided a second chance for teams that lost in the heats. One of the five teams that lost in the heats did not compete in the repechage. The remaining four teams were paired into two heats, with the winners advancing to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giuseppe Beghetto
Giuseppe Beghetto (born 8 October 1939) is a retired Italian cyclist who was active between 1958 and 1971 on the road and track. On the track, he won three gold and three silver medals in the sprint at the world championships of 1961–1968. He also won a gold medal in the Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's tandem, tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, together with his sprint rival Sergio Bianchetto, and set world records in the 200 m (11.40) and in 1 km (1:08.40). On the road, he won two stages of Giro di Sardegna in 1969 and took part in the 1970 Tour de France. Personal life His sons, Massimo Beghetto, Massimo and Luigi Beghetto, Luigi are former professional footballers. His grandson Andrea Beghetto, Andrea is a current footballer for Genoa C.F.C., Genoa. References 1939 births Living people Italian male cyclists Olympic gold medalists for Italy Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for Italy Cyclists from the Province of Padua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rinus Paul
Marinus Cornelis "Rinus" Paul (born 17 August 1941) is a retired Dutch road and track cyclist. On track, he placed fourth in the 2 km tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. On the road, he won the Ronde van Zuid-Holland in 1960 and Ronde van Noord-Holland in 1963, as well as one stage of the Olympia's Tour in 1963. See also * List of Dutch Olympic cyclists This is a list of all Dutch cyclists who competed at the Summer Olympics. As of 2012 events in four cycling disciplines (BMX, mountain biking, road cycling, and track cycling) have been contested at the Summer Olympics. Dutch cyclist did not co ... References 1941 births Living people Olympic cyclists for the Netherlands Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Dutch male cyclists Cyclists from The Hague 20th-century Dutch sportsmen {{Netherlands-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Hirzel
Peter Hirzel (15 July 1939 – 4 October 2017) was a Swiss cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1939 births 2017 deaths Swiss male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Switzerland Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Zurich 20th-century Swiss sportsmen {{Switzerland-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Vogel (cyclist)
Peter Vogel (born 5 August 1939) is a Swiss former cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1939 births Living people Swiss male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Switzerland Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Glarus 20th-century Swiss sportsmen {{Switzerland-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Sharp (cyclist)
David Sharp (born July 16, 1941) is a former American cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1941 births Living people American male cyclists Olympic cyclists for the United States Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Indianapolis Cyclists from Indiana 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-cycling-bio-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Hartman (cyclist)
Jack Hartman (born April 23, 1937) is a former American cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... He finished second at the 1959 United States Cycling National Championships and third in 1957. He was Junior United States cycling champion in 1953. He later founded the Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club (LGBRC) with Bob Tetzlaff in 1961. References External links * 1937 births Living people American male cyclists Olympic cyclists for the United States Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Olympia, Washington 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-cycling-bio-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syd Byrnes
Syd Byrnes (born 15 November 1940) is a South African former cyclist. He competed in the tandem and team pursuit events at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1940 births Living people South African male cyclists Olympic cyclists for South Africa Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Cape Town 20th-century South African sportsmen {{SouthAfrica-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Haupt
Les Haupt (born 29 March 1939) is a South African former cyclist. He competed in the 1000m time trial and tandem events at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1939 births Living people South African male cyclists Olympic cyclists for South Africa Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Cape Town 20th-century South African sportsmen {{SouthAfrica-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dušan Škvarenina
Dušan Škvarenina (16 October 1939 – 16 September 1997) was a Slovak cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1939 births 1997 deaths Slovak male cyclists Czechoslovak male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Czechoslovakia Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics People from Krompachy Sportspeople from the Košice Region {{Slovakia-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juraj Miklušica
Juraj Miklušica (14 April 1938 – 26 August 2018) was a Slovak cyclist. He competed in the tandem event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1938 births 2018 deaths Slovak male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Czechoslovakia Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Bratislava {{Slovakia-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Luis Tellez
José Luis Tellez (born 27 April 1938) is a former Mexican cyclist. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo had been awarded the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subseq .... References External links * 1938 births Living people Mexican male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Mexico Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists at the 1964 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Mexico City 20th-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Muciño
Luis Muciño (born 24 April 1936) is a former Mexican cyclist. He competed in the sprint and tandem events at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar .... References External links * 1936 births Living people Mexican male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Mexico Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Mexico City 20th-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
