Imerio Massignan
# Imerio Massignan

Imerio Massignan (born 2 January 1937) is an Italian former professional road cyclist. A pure climber, he debuted as professional in the 1959 Giro d'Italia, classifying 5th overall. This was followed by a series of good placements in the subsequent editions, including a 2nd overall in the 1962 Giro behind Franco Balmamion.

At the Tour de France he won the Mountains classification in 1960 and 1961, when he also finished 4th overall. In the latter season he also obtained a second place in the Giro di Lombardia.

Massignan retired in 1969.

## Major results

### 1959

    Giro d'Italia:
       5th place overall classification

### 1960

    Tour de France:
       Winner Mountains classification
       10th place overall classification
    Giro d'Italia:
       4th place overall classification

### 1961

    Tour de France:
       Winner Mountains classification
       Winner stage 16
       4th place overall classification

Giro di Lombardia 2nd behind Vito Taccone

### 1962

    Tour de France:
       7th place overall classification
    Giro d'Italia:
       2nd place overall classification
    Lavis

### 1963

    Giro d'Italia:
       7th place overall classification

### 1965

    Giro d'Italia:
       9th place overall classification
