title: Manuel Costa (cyclist)
text: # Manuel Costa (cyclist)
  
  Manuel Costa (born 11 October 1921) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist. He held the red leader's jersey for twelve days during the 1946 Vuelta a España, ultimately finishing in fourth place. He had a similar feat the following edition, where he finished second in the overall standings, after eleven days in the lead.
  
  ## Major results
  
  ### 1943
  
      4th Overall Volta a Catalunya
         1st Stage 2
  
  ### 1946
  
      4th Overall Vuelta a España
  
  ### 1947
  
      2nd Overall Vuelta a España
  
  ### 1948
  
      3rd Overall Volta a Tarragona
         1st Stage 2
      6th Overall Vuelta a España
  