Gino Bartali
Gino Bartali was an iconic Italian cyclist, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Beyond his athletic prowess, Bartali is remembered for his courageous actions during World War II, where he used his fame to aid the resistance by hiding Jews in the hollow frames of his bicycle, thus saving numerous lives. His legacy extends beyond sport, symbolizing the power of individual responsibility and moral courage.
Born on Jul 18, 1914 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 45,256 | $2,000,000 | 1,497$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,850 | $2,700,000 | 1,359$ |
| Totals | 3 | 125,735,337 | 78,106 | $4,700,000 | 2,856$ |
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Italy:
Gino Bartali is favored by Franco Balmamion over Coppi due to his pious nature.
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Italy:
Leonardo cites Bartali to emphasize that good deeds should be done without seeking recognition.
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France:
Gino Bartali is noted as one of the cycling greats in the article.
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Switzerland:
Gino Bartali was one of the favorites in the Giro d’Italia 1950, where Hugo Koblet emerged as the unexpected winner.
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Italy:
Bartali hid false documents in the tubes of his bicycle that allowed Jews to save themselves.
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