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 1997 Tour de France after stages 1–4 — 4 stages, July 6 to July 9, taking it from Chris Boardman. Wiki link