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Walter Villa

Italian motorcycle racer (1943-2002) · Italy · On the map · Athletes · Died at 58

Walter Villa was an Italian professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1967 to 1980, most prominently as a member of the Harley-Davidson/Aermacchi factory racing team where he won four World Championships.

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2002Died18 June 20021975Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAward1974Gold Medal for Athletic ProwessAward1966Bronze Medal for Athletic ProwessAward1943Born13 August 1943

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Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1975
Gold Medal for Athletic Prowess1974
Bronze Medal for Athletic Prowess1966

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He was known for his quiet, unassuming nature off the bike who became a ruthless competitor once the races began.

Country
Italy
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2002 · aged 58