Biography
Giovanni Brunero was born in San Maurizio Canavese. He became a professional in 1920, coming fifth in Milan – San Remo. In the same year he was Italian junior champion, second at the Giro di Lombardia and he won the Giro dell'Emilia, beating Gaetano Belloni and Costante Girardengo.
In the 1920s he was one the dominant racers in the Giro d'Italia, with victories in 1921, 1922 and 1926. His other victories include Milan – San Remo (1922) and two Giri di Lombardia (1923–1924).
He died in Cirié in 1934.
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