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Acácio da Silva

1961 - Today

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Acácio Mora da Silva (born 2 January 1961 in Montalegre, Portugal) is a Portuguese former professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1982 to 1994 during which he won stages in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and stages in many other stage races. He won three stages in total in the Tour de France, one in 1987, one in 1988, and one in 1989. After his stage win in 1989, he wore the yellow jersey as leader of the general classification for four days. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Acácio da Silva is the 399th most popular cyclist, the 440th most popular biography from Portugal and the most popular Portuguese Cyclist.

Acácio da Silva is most famous for being a Portuguese professional cyclist who competed in road racing events during the 1980s and 1990s. He is known for his participation in various national and international competitions, including the Tour de France.

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Among CYCLISTS

Among cyclists, Acácio da Silva ranks 399 out of 1,613. Before him are Joseba Beloki, Rolf Sørensen, Roberto Visentini, Jean-Paul van Poppel, Daniel Willems, and Geraint Thomas. After him are Floyd Landis, Peter Van Petegem, Raimondas Rumšas, Reno Olsen, Ján Svorada, and Alan Geldard.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1961, Acácio da Silva ranks 558. Before him are Alan Pardew, Justin Fashanu, Peter Thomsen, Alberto Vaquina, Lynn Hill, and Miguel Tendillo. After him are Dirk Bach, Sam Bowie, Joe Walsh, Irene Sáez, Viktor Pasulko, and Jodi Benson.

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In Portugal

Among people born in Portugal, Acácio da Silva ranks 439 out of 633. Before him are Cristina Branco (1972), Silvestre Varela (1985), Abel Ferreira (1978), Beto (1976), and Augusto Santos Silva (1956). After him are Gonçalo Ramos (2001), Francisco Trincão (1999), Nuno Valente (1974), João Neves (2004), Jota (1999), Miguel Gomes (1972), and Carlos Secretário (1970).

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Among CYCLISTS In Portugal

Among cyclists born in Portugal, Acácio da Silva ranks 1. After him are Rui Costa (1986), João Almeida (1998), Sérgio Paulinho (1980), José Azevedo (1973), Nelson Oliveira (1989), Tiago Machado (1985), Ivo Oliveira (1996), Ruben Guerreiro (1994), Rui Oliveira (1996), José Gonçalves (1989), and Iúri Leitão (1998).

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