Mario Cipollini
Cyclist
Remembered for his legendary cycling career that consisted of 191 victories, the first being in 1989 and the last in 2005.
He was raised in Lucca, Tuscany.
He was nicknamed "The Lion King" because of his height, his flamboyant appearance, and his thick locks of hair.
He married Sabrina Landucci in 1993.
He was devastated by Marco Pantani's death in 2004.