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Manuel Martín Piñera dead at age 95, Spanish racing cyclist

Manuel Martín Piñera: key obituary facts

Is Manuel Martín Piñera dead? Yes. Manuel Martín Piñera died on August 6, 2026, at age 95.

Cause of death: Manuel Martín Piñera's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Manuel Martín Piñera known for?

He was a Spanish bicycle racer.

More about Manuel Martín Piñera

Born: 3 June 1931.

Place of birth: Cabezón de la Sal.

Gender: male.

Occupation: sport cyclist.

Nationality: Spain.

Manuel Martín Piñera, the Spanish racing cyclist who won five stages of the Vuelta a España, died on August 6, 2026, aged 95.

Born in Cabezón de la Sal on June 3, 1931, he turned professional in 1955 and raced until 1969. Known as a rouleur with notable physical strength, he built a career that included a series of professional victories before retiring in 1970.

After leaving competition, he went to work for a company where he remained until retirement.

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