Del Tongo GB-MG Mercatone Uno Saeco Acqua & Sapone Domina Vacanze Liquigas Rock Racing
Major wins
Giro d'Italia, 42 stages
Tour de France, 12 stages Vuelta a España, 3 stages World Road Champion (2002) Milan-Sanremo (2002) Gent-Wevelgem (1992, 1993, 2002)
Infobox last updated on:
February 17, 2008
Medal record
Competitor for Italy
Road bicycle racing
UCI Road World Championships
Gold
2002 Zolder/Hasselt
Elite Men's Road Race
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Mario Cipollini (born 22 March 1967 in Lucca, Tuscany), often abbreviated to "Cipo", is an Italian professional road cyclist most noted for his sprinting ability, the longevity of his dominance (his first pro win came in 1989, his last in 2005; 191 victories in all) and his colourful personality. His nicknames include Il Re Leone (The Lion King) and Super Mario and is regarded by many as one of the finest sprinters of his generation.
Mario Cipollini has retired after one of the most remarkable careers of any cyclist in history. As a sprinter, he won just about every race he possibly could, including a record 42 stages of the ...
Somebody posted photos from the Tour's 1998 visit to Ireland today. That was, of course, the Tour made infamous by the Festina affair, and eventually won by Marco Pantani.
Mario-Cipollini - Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling
Mario Cipollini still wants to be involved in cycling and has his eyes on being a director on a team. Cipo is still recovering from a bad ski crash that resulted in a knee injury.
World Road Champion (2002)
