Pavel Tonkov Signed, 1996 Giro d’Itlaia Pink Podium Jersey

Signed by Pavel Tonkov Authentic, 1996 Giro d’Italia Podium Jersey The 1996 Giro d’Italia began without the defending champion, Tony Rominger, or fan favorite Marco Pantani, setting the stage for a wide-open competition. Media attention focused on three key contenders: Evgeni Berzin, Abraham Olano, and Pavel Tonkov. Additionally, Swiss rider Pascal Richard was considered a strong candidate for a high placement in the general classification due to the mountainous terrain in the final week. The prestigious maglia rosa changed hands multiple times throughout the race, with five different riders wearing the leader’s jersey before Pavel Tonkov ultimately seized control. Tonkov first claimed the pink jersey after his victory in Stage 13 and held it for the remainder of the race, except for a brief loss to Olano at the end of Stage 20 by a margin of just 46 hundredths of a second. However, he reclaimed it the very next day and secured overall victory. Italian rider Enrico Zaina finished second, while Spain’s Abraham Olano completed the podium in third. In the other classifications, Mariano Piccoli of Brescialat dominated the mountains classification, while Fabrizio Guidi of Scrigno–Gaerne triumphed in both the points and intergiro classifications. Carrera Jeans–Tassoni emerged as the best team, winning the team classification. All jerseys are sold unframed. Framed images are display ideas only. Size: L Chest: 38 inches / 96 cm  (19  inches / 48 cm measured armpit to armpit) Length: 28 1/2 in / 72.5 cm Maker: Santini, Made in Italy 60% Polyester – 40% Nylon Each jersey is one of a kind; please look carefully at the photos to determine the condition.