Carlo Oriani
Italian racing cyclist
Died when: 29 years 28 days (348 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Carlo Oriani (5 November 1888 – 3 December 1917) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist.The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1913 Giro d'Italia.
He died in the aftermath of the Battle of Caporetto from pneumonia contracted as a result of diving into the icy waters of the Tagliamento river to save a fellow retreating soldier.
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