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. In the yellow jersey at the 1993 Tour de France after stage 4 — 1 stage, July 7 to July 7, taking it from Wilfried Nelissen. Wiki link