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Historic Overview Mario Cipollini

Rider

Overall Rank167
NameMario CIPOLLINI
Country
  Italy
Date of birth22-Mar-1967 - Lucca (Toscana)
ContemporiesView Contemporary Ranking

Biography

Mario Cipollini

Mario Cipollini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmaːrjo tʃipolˈliːni]; born 22 March 1967), often abbreviated to "Cipo", is a retired Italian professional road cyclist most noted for his sprinting ability, the longevity of his dominance (his first pro win came in 1988, his last in 2005; 170 professional wins, 192 including criteriums), and his colourful personality. His nicknames include Il Re Leone (The Lion King) and Super Mario. He is regarded as having been the best sprinter of his generation.

His career highlights include the Road World Championships and Milan–San Remo in 2002, and 42 stages in the Giro d'Italia. He also won 12 stages in the Tour de France and three stages in the Vuelta a España.

source - Wikipedia

Badges

12 42 3 6 6 5 121

Major Victories

Gent - Wevelgem 1992, 1993, 2002
G.P. Bruno Beghelli / Milano - Vignola 1990
G.P. E3 - Harelbeke 1993
Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen 1993
Milano - Sanremo 2002
National Championship Italy 1996
Scheldeprijs - Schoten 1991, 1993
Clàssica Comunitat Valenciana 1969 - Gran Premi València 1995, 1999
Trofeo Ses Salines - Felanitx 1999
World Championships Road Race 2002
4 Jours de Dunkerque - stages 1992 (3)
Driedaagse De Panne - stages 1990 (1), 1991 (1), 1992 (1)
Etoile de Bessèges - stages 1991 (2), 1992 (1)
Giro del Trentino/Tour of the Alps - stages 2001 (1)
Giro d'Italia - stages 1989 (1), 1990 (2), 1991 (3), 1992 (4), 1995 (2), 1996 (4), 1997 (5), 1998 (4), 1999 (4), 2000 (1), 2001 (4), 2002 (6), 2003 (2)
Paris - Nice - stages 1992 (3), 1993 (3), 1994 (2)
Tirreno - Adriatico - stages 1999 (1), 2002 (1), 2003 (2)
Tour de France - stages 1993 (1), 1995 (2), 1996 (1), 1997 (2), 1998 (2), 1999 (4)
Tour de Romandie - stages 1995 (2), 1996 (3), 1997 (3), 1999 (1), 2000 (2), 2001 (1)
Tour of Qatar - stages 2005 (1)
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya - stages 1995 (3), 1996 (2), 1998 (4), 1999 (2)
Vuelta a España - stages 2002 (3)
Vuelta a Valencia - stages 1996 (2), 1997 (1), 2000 (1)
More results

Seasons

Mario Cipollini - Scores by Season

Year Team Score Rank
1. 1987 Individual 10 915
2. 1988 Individual 6 999
3. 1989 Del Tongo - Mele Val di Non 207 271
4. 1990 Del Tongo - Rex 374 165
5. 1991 Del Tongo - MG Boys Maglificio 858 61
6. 1992 GB - MG Boys Maglificio - Bianchi 980 41
7. 1993 GB - MG Boys Magflicio - Bianchi 1288 22
8. 1994 Mercatone Uno - Medeghini 518 105
9. 1995 Mercatone Uno - Saeco 958 43
10. 1996 Saeco - Estro - A.S. Juvenes San Marino 794 60
11. 1997 Saeco - Estro 1499 21
12. 1998 Saeco - Cannondale 922 55
13. 1999 Saeco - Cannondale 1570 19
14. 2000 Saeco - Valli & Valli 439 166
15. 2001 Saeco 836 68
16. 2002 Acqua & Sapone - Cantina Tollo 2407 7
17. 2003 Domina Vacanze - Elitron 509 128
18. 2004 Domina Vacanze 129 444
19. 2005 Liquigas - Bianchi 77 578
20. 2008 Rock Racing 6 1770
Overall: 14387 167