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Place of Birth: Castelfranco Veneto, Veneto, Italy
About Alessandro Ballan
- Alessandro Ballan (born 6 November 1979 in Castelfranco Veneto, Veneto) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer who most recently rode for UCI World Tour team BMC Racing Team.
- He is best known for winning the World Road Race Championships, in 2008.
- Although he possesses a frame that is usually more associated with climbing, Ballan has established himself as a leading spring classics contender in recent years.
- His nickname, Bontempino, is a diminutive reference to Guido Bontempi, to whom he bears a resemblance.
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