Mario Cipollini
Mario Cipollini, known as 'Il Re Leone', is a retired Italian professional road racing cyclist celebrated for his exceptional sprinting ability. Born on March 22, 1967, in Lucca, Italy, Cipollini gained fame during the 1990s and early 2000s, winning the World Championship in 2002 and multiple stages in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. His flamboyant personality and distinctive style made him a fan favorite, and he was known for his fierce competitiveness as well as his contributions to the sport. Recently, he has been in the news due to a legal case involving allegations of defamation against his former mentor.
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Recent news mentions
Mario Cipollini is a former world-class sprinter who has faced health issues recently.
Razvpiti »Super Mario« Cipollini pristal v bolnišnici
Slovenia· 2025-11-20Mario Cipollini received the Premio Mazzinghi, honoring the legacy of Sandro Mazzinghi.
Davide e Simone Mazzinghi: «Nostro padre con la bici finì addosso a Bartali (e Gino gli regalò i suoi guanti)»
Italy· 2025-07-14
Mario Cipollini is mentioned as a legendary sprinter with a remarkable record.
Tour de Francia: Van der Poel convierte en épica la victoria al sprint de Tim Merlier en el Tour de Francia | Ciclismo | Deportes
Spain· 2025-07-13
Cipollini, known for his flamboyant personality and cycling achievements, has faced legal troubles and personal issues but remains a captivating figure in cycling.
Armstrong, Ullrich und Cipollini auf dem Velo: Stelldichein der Bösewichte
Switzerland· 2025-05-10
Mario Cipollini is mentioned as another athlete who has been treated in the same department as Bove.
Bove in ospedale per le aritmie: test programmati ad AnconaItaly· 2025-03-22
Mario Cipollini is accused of calumny against his mentor Ivano Fanini.
Mario Cipollini, chiesti 2 anni per l'ex campione del mondo di ciclismo: «Accusò il suo mentore di un’estorsione inesistente»Italy· 2025-02-18
