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Álvaro Pino: Biography, Facts and Career

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Álvaro Pino Couñago (born 17 August 1956) is a former professional road racing cyclist from Galicia who raced between 1981 through 1991 and is most famous for winning the overall title at the 1986 Vuelta a España over favorites Robert Millar from Great Britain, Laurent Fignon from France and Sean Kelly from Ireland. The following year, Pino captured the 1987 Volta a Catalunya and at the 1988 Vuelta, Pino won two stages and the King of the Mountains jersey. In all, he won five stages over his career at the Vuelta a España. From 2007 through 2010, Pino worked as a directeur sportif for Spanish professional continental team Xacobeo–Galicia.

Quick facts about Álvaro Pino

  • Full name: Álvaro Pino
  • Born: 1956-08-17
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q251219

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Who is Álvaro Pino?

Álvaro Pino Couñago (born 17 August 1956) is a former professional road racing cyclist from Galicia who raced between 1981 through 1991 and is most famous for winning the overall title at the 1986 Vuelta a España over favorites Robert Millar from Great Britain, Laurent Fignon from France and Sean Kelly from Ireland.

What nationality is Álvaro Pino?

Álvaro Pino is Spain.

When was Álvaro Pino born?

Álvaro Pino was born on 1956-08-17.

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