About Mario Cipollini
Mario Cipollini, often abbreviated to Cipo, is a retired Italian professional road cyclist most noted for his sprinting ability, the longevity of his dominance, and his colourful personality. His nicknames include Il Re Leone and Super Mario. He is regarded as having been the best sprinter of his generation. At the peak of his career, Cipollini's speed was unrivalled, and he is credited with being the first rider with a sprint train. Cipollini won the rainbow jersey in a sprint finish in Zolder, Belgium. He also won 12 stages in the Tour de France and three stages in the Vuelta a España. In the same Tour, he won 4 stages in a row, setting the post-World War II record for consecutive stage wins.
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