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Year \u0026amp; Background Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Origin \u0026amp; Timeline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis jersey was worn by \u003cstrong\u003eEddy Merckx\u003c\/strong\u003e during his three consecutive Giro d’Italia victories with Team Molteni (1970–1972). The white kit became synonymous with his dominance in the Italian Grand Tour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCycling Culture Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDominance in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wearing this jersey, Merckx won the Giro d’Italia three times, establishing himself as the undisputed king of Italian cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Symbol of Greatness\u003c\/strong\u003e: The white Molteni kit was a rare sight, only worn by the race leader, and became a symbol of Merckx’s ability to dominate both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia in the same year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Related Riders \u0026amp; Iconic Achievements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis jersey is forever linked to the greatest cyclist of all time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEddy Merckx\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wore this kit to win three consecutive Giro d’Italia titles (1970–1972), including the leader’s white jersey in all three editions. 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