Elia Frosio

Elia Frosio (22 January 1913 – 4 February 2005) was a professional cyclist from Italy. He started his career in the 1930s as a road racer. After World War II, he changed to motor-paced racing and won every national championship between 1946 and 1950, as well as the world championships in 1946 and 1949.[1][2]

Elia Frosio
Frosio in 1948
Personal information
Born22 January 1913
Sant’Omobono Terme, Italy
Died4 February 2005 (aged 92)
Paris, France
Team information
Discipline
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Professional team
1938–1939R. Lapébie–Hutchinson
Medal record
Representing  Italy
UCI Motor-paced World Championships
Gold medal – first place1946 ZurichProfessionals
Gold medal – first place1949 CopenhagenProfessionals
Silver medal – second place1948 AmsterdamProfessionals

References

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