Paul Matteoli
Frenchcyclist
Paul Matteoli (7 November 1929 – 12 December 1988) was a French cyclist who was active on the road and track between 1949 and 1956. On track, he won a bronze medal in the individual pursuit at the 1950 World Championships, as well as two national titles in 1950 and 1951. On the road, he won the Marseille-Toulon-Marseille race in 1949 and Tour de l'Ain in 1953.
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