All the Giro d’Italia Winners from 1909 to Today

 All the Giro d’Italia Winners from 1909 to Today

The Giro d’Italia, one of the three grand tours in world cycling, has crowned some of the greatest names in the history of the sport. Many of these riders have become legends, not only for their victories but also for their epic feats in mountain stages and time trials. Here’s an overview of the most famous Giro d’Italia champions.

All Giro d’Italia Winners from 1909 to Today

Fausto Coppi
Nicknamed "The Champion of Champions," Fausto Coppi won the Giro d’Italia five times (1940, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953). Coppi marked a post-war era as the most complete rider of his time. He was celebrated for his breathtaking climbs, such as his legendary solo victory on the Pordoi in 1949. His rivalry with Gino Bartali, his eternal adversary, fueled the 1940s and 1950s, making cycling one of Italy’s most popular sports.

Gino Bartali
Known for his fighting spirit and tenacity, Gino Bartali won the Giro d’Italia three times (1936, 1937, 1946). Bartali became a hero not only for his sporting achievements but also for his civil courage during World War II, when he helped save hundreds of Jews by transporting false documents in his bicycle. His 1946 victory after the war remains one of the most symbolic moments in Italian cycling.

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Eddy Merckx
Belgian Eddy Merckx, known as "The Cannibal" for his ability to win on any terrain, claimed the Giro five times (1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974). Merckx is regarded as one of the greatest cyclists ever, dominating not only the grand tours but also the classics. His dominance in the Giro d’Italia was absolute, excelling in mountain stages, time trials, and sprints.

Alfredo Binda
Alfredo Binda was the first to win the Giro d’Italia five times (1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1933). Considered the first “great” in cycling history, Binda dominated the 1920s and 1930s, setting the standard in every race he entered. His superiority was such that, in 1930, Giro organizers paid him not to compete, fearing his presence would make the race too predictable!

Marco Pantani
One of the most beloved and controversial figures in recent cycling history, Marco Pantani won the Giro d’Italia in 1998. Known as "The Pirate," Pantani was famed for his incredible climbing abilities. His 1998 season was his crowning glory, winning both the Giro and the Tour de France, an achievement only a few riders have matched. However, his career was overshadowed by doping controversies and ended tragically with his early death in 2004.

Vincenzo Nibali
Among more recent cyclists, Vincenzo Nibali deserves special mention. Nicknamed "The Shark of the Strait," Nibali won the Giro d’Italia twice (2013, 2016), excelling in both mountain attacks and descending. He is one of the few modern riders to have victories in all three grand tours: the Giro, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España.

Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar recently won the 2024 Giro d'Italia, marking his debut in the race and achieving a historic victory. He finished nearly ten minutes ahead of Colombia's Daniel Martinez, with Geraint Thomas of Great Britain securing third place. Pogačar dominated the event, leading from stage two and clinching six stage wins. His overall margin of victory is the largest since 1965, further solidifying his reputation as one of cycling's top talents

These champions have written unforgettable chapters in the history of the Giro d’Italia, making it a legendary event that continues to captivate fans worldwide.

Here’s a list of all the Giro d’Italia winners from 1909 to 2024:

1900-1950

• 1909: Luigi Ganna (Italy)
• 1910: Carlo Galetti (Italy)
• 1911: Carlo Galetti (Italy)
• 1912: Atala (Italy) (team classification)
• 1913: Carlo Oriani (Italy)
• 1914: Alfonso Calzolari (Italy)
• 1915-1918: Not held (World War I)
• 1919: Costante Girardengo (Italy)
• 1920: Gaetano Belloni (Italy)
• 1921: Giovanni Brunero (Italy)
• 1922: Giovanni Brunero (Italy)
• 1923: Costante Girardengo (Italy)
• 1924: Giuseppe Enrici (Italy)
• 1925: Alfredo Binda (Italy)
• 1926: Giovanni Brunero (Italy)
• 1927: Alfredo Binda (Italy)
• 1928: Alfredo Binda (Italy)
• 1929: Alfredo Binda (Italy)
• 1930: Luigi Marchisio (Italy)
• 1931: Francesco Camusso (Italy)
• 1932: Antonio Pesenti (Italy)
• 1933: Alfredo Binda (Italy)
• 1934: Learco Guerra (Italy)
• 1935: Vasco Bergamaschi (Italy)
• 1936: Gino Bartali (Italy)
• 1937: Gino Bartali (Italy)
• 1938: Giovanni Valetti (Italy)
• 1939: Giovanni Valetti (Italy)
• 1940: Fausto Coppi (Italy)
• 1941-1945: Not held (World War II)
• 1946: Gino Bartali (Italy)
• 1947: Fausto Coppi (Italy)
• 1948: Fiorenzo Magni (Italy)
• 1949: Fausto Coppi (Italy)
• 1950: Hugo Koblet (Switzerland)

1951-2000

• 1951: Fiorenzo Magni (Italy)
• 1952: Fausto Coppi (Italy)
• 1953: Fausto Coppi (Italy)
• 1954: Carlo Clerici (Switzerland)
• 1955: Fiorenzo Magni (Italy)
• 1956: Charly Gaul (Luxembourg)
• 1957: Gastone Nencini (Italy)
• 1958: Ercole Baldini (Italy)
• 1959: Charly Gaul (Luxembourg)
• 1960: Jacques Anquetil (France)
• 1961: Arnaldo Pambianco (Italy)
• 1962: Franco Balmamion (Italy)
• 1963: Franco Balmamion (Italy)
• 1964: Jacques Anquetil (France)
• 1965: Vittorio Adorni (Italy)
• 1966: Gianni Motta (Italy)
• 1967: Felice Gimondi (Italy)
• 1968: Eddy Merckx (Belgium)
• 1969: Felice Gimondi (Italy)
• 1970: Eddy Merckx (Belgium)
• 1971: Gösta Pettersson (Sweden)
• 1972: Eddy Merckx (Belgium)
• 1973: Eddy Merckx (Belgium)
• 1974: Eddy Merckx (Belgium)
• 1975: Fausto Bertoglio (Italy)
• 1976: Felice Gimondi (Italy)
• 1977: Michel Pollentier (Belgium)
• 1978: Johan De Muynck (Belgium)
• 1979: Giuseppe Saronni (Italy)
• 1980: Bernard Hinault (France)
• 1981: Giovanni Battaglin (Italy)
• 1982: Bernard Hinault (France)
• 1983: Giuseppe Saronni (Italy)
• 1984: Francesco Moser (Italy)
• 1985: Bernard Hinault (France)
• 1986: Roberto Visentini (Italy)
• 1987: Stephen Roche (Ireland)
• 1988: Andrew Hampsten (USA)
• 1989: Laurent Fignon (France)
• 1990: Gianni Bugno (Italy)
• 1991: Franco Chioccioli (Italy)
• 1992: Miguel Indurain (Spain)
• 1993: Miguel Indurain (Spain)
• 1994: Evgenij Berzin (Russia)
• 1995: Tony Rominger (Switzerland)
• 1996: Pavel Tonkov (Russia)
• 1997: Ivan Gotti (Italy)
• 1998: Marco Pantani (Italy)
• 1999: Ivan Gotti (Italy)
• 2000: Stefano Garzelli (Italy)

2001-2023

• 2001: Gilberto Simoni (Italy)
• 2002: Paolo Savoldelli (Italy)
• 2003: Gilberto Simoni (Italy)
• 2004: Damiano Cunego (Italy)
• 2005: Paolo Savoldelli (Italy)
• 2006: Ivan Basso (Italy)
• 2007: Danilo Di Luca (Italy)
• 2008: Alberto Contador (Spain)
• 2009: Denis Menchov (Russia)
• 2010: Ivan Basso (Italy)
• 2011: Michele Scarponi (Italy) (following Alberto Contador's disqualification)
• 2012: Ryder Hesjedal (Canada)
• 2013: Vincenzo Nibali (Italy)
• 2014: Nairo Quintana (Colombia)
• 2015: Alberto Contador (Spain)
• 2016: Vincenzo Nibali (Italy)
• 2017: Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands)
• 2018: Chris Froome (United Kingdom)
• 2019: Richard Carapaz (Ecuador)
• 2020: Tao Geoghegan Hart (United Kingdom)
• 2021: Egan Bernal (Colombia)
• 2022: Jai Hindley (Australia)
• 2023: Primož Roglič (Slovenia)
• 2024: Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia)