Mauro Gianetti

Mauro Gianetti
Mauro Gianetti in 1997
Personal information
Full nameMauro Gianetti
Born (1964-03-16) 16 March 1964 (age 60)
Lugano, Switzerland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb; 9 st 11 lb)
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider & directeur sportif
Professional teams
1986Cilo–Aufina
1987Paini–Bottecchia–Sidi
1988Weinmann–La Suisse–SMM Uster
1989–1991Helvetia–La Suisse
1992–1993Lotus–Festina
1994Mapei–CLAS
1995–1996Team Polti
1997–1998Française des Jeux
1999–2000Vini Caldirola
2001–2002Team Coast
Managerial teams
2002–2003Tacconi Sport
2004–2011Saunier Duval–Prodir
Major wins
One-day races and Classics
Liège–Bastogne–Liège (1995)
Amstel Gold Race (1995)
Milano–Torino (1990)
Japan Cup (1996)
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's road bicycle racing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1996 Lugano Road race

Mauro Gianetti (born 16 March 1964 in Lugano) is a Swiss former professional road cyclist and later directeur sportif. Gianetti was employed as team manager for the Saunier Duval–Prodir cycling team throughout its existence between 2004 and 2011.

Several riders have been sanctioned for doping violations that occurred during his tenure as directeur sportif, including Riccardo Riccò and Juan José Cobo. Gianetti currently sits on the Board of Directors of UAE Team Emirates.[1]

With over 30 professional victories, Gianetti's biggest career accomplishments as a rider include winning the 1995 Liège–Bastogne–Liège and Amstel Gold Race and representing Switzerland at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

His son Noé Gianetti was also a professional cyclist.[2]

  1. ^ "Mauro Gianetti - UAE team Emirates". 2018.
  2. ^ "Gianetti's son, Noè, joins Footon-Servetto". 27 November 2009.