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Mr Franco Bitossi, the great Italian champion of the '60s and '70s lives in Empoli, a small, ancient Tuscan town near Florence. There, the victor of over 140 professional races spends his time taking care of his friends' olive orchards and lawn bowling at his club. When I phoned him to arrange our meeting I could already sense his strong personality and great sense of humor. Yet, knowing him in person was another thing. He is a truly surprising and delightful man.
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