Filippo Conca (born 22 September 1998 in

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) is an Italian cyclist, who currently rides for Italian amateur team Swatt Club. He is the current Italian National Road Race champion.

Professional career

Biesse Arvedi (2019–20)

In 2019, Conca turned professional with Biesse Arvedi, a Continental Team. He immediately impressed, finishing 5th overall at the 2019

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("Baby Giro"). The following season, he repeated his placing at the Baby Giro.

Lotto–Soudal (2021–22)

Conca stepped up to the

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in 2021 with

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. In his debut race at the Tour de la Provence, he captured the mountains classification. He made his first Grand Tour appearance at the

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, where he secured a top-5 finish in stage 9, but later withdrew during stage 17 due to

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infection.

Q36.5 (2023–24)

In 2023, Conca signed with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. Despite competing in major races – including Milan-San Remo – he was unable to secure victories. Notably, he placed 9th in the 2024

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. After two seasons, his contract was not renewed, leaving him without a pro team for 2025.

SWATT Club (2025–)

Facing limited professional opportunities, Conca joined the SWATT Club, an Italian amateur team, for 2025. The team is known for offering cyclists a fresh start, combining road and

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racing. On 29 June 2025, Conca made a dramatic comeback by winning the elite men's road race at the Italian Championships. He out-sprinted

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and Thomas Pesenti from a decisive breakaway. His victory was widely regarded as one of the most surprising national titles of the season. In post-race interviews, Conca reflected that without SWATT Club, he might have retired in late 2024.

Major results

;2018 : 4th

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;2019 : 5th Overall

: 7th Overall

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: 9th

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;2020 : 5th Overall

: 10th

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;2021 : 1st Mountains classification, Tour de la Provence ;2024 : 9th

;2025 (1 pro win) : 1st Road race, National Road Championships

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

References

External links

* 1998 births Living people Italian male cyclists Cyclists from Lecco 21st-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-cycling-bio-1990s-stub