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1972 Volta a Catalunya

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1972 Volta a Catalunya
Race details
Dates12–17 September 1972
Stages5 + Prologue
Distance927.6[1] km (576.4 mi)
Winning time26h 01' 43"
Results
  Winner  Felice Gimondi (ITA)
  Second  José Antonio González (ESP)
  Third  Antonio Martos (ESP)
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The 1972 Volta a Catalunya was the 52nd edition of the Volta a Catalunya cycle race and was held from 12 September to 17 September 1972. The race started in Tremp and finished in Badalona.[2] The race was won by Felice Gimondi.

General classification

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Final general classification[3]
Rank Rider Time
1  Felice Gimondi (ITA) 26h 01' 43"
2  José Antonio González (ESP) + 7"
3  Antonio Martos (ESP) + 56"
4  Santiago Lazcano (ESP) + 1' 16"
5  Domingo Perurena (ESP) + 1' 27"
6  Eduardo Castelló (ESP) + 1' 54"
7  Pedro Torres (ESP) + 2' 05"
8  Luis Santamarina (ESP) + 2' 18"
9  Antoine Houbrechts (BEL) + 2' 20"
10  Lucien Aimar (FRA) + 2' 25"

References

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  1. ^ "Tour of Catalonia (Pro Tour)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 1972". Cycling Fever. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  3. ^ "1972 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya". First Cycling. Retrieved 23 February 2018.