Fausto Coppi was an Italian cyclist, the dominant international cyclist of the years after the Second World War. His successes earned him the title Il Campionissimo. He was an all-round racing cyclist, he excelled in both climbing and time trialing, and was also a great sprinter. Fausto Coppi won the Giro d’Italia five times and the Tour de France twice. Also excelled in one-day classics, such as Milan San Remo (3) and World championship (2)
Name: | Fausto Coppi, Angelo Fausto Coppi |
Born: | September 15, 1919 in Castellania, Piedmont, Italy |
Died: | January 2, 1960 in Tortona, Italy |
Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.77 m) |
Children: | Faustino Coppi, Marina Coppi |
Parents: | Domenico Coppi, Angiolina Boveri |
Siblings: | Serse Coppi |
Profession: | Italian cyclist, Cycling |
Nationality: | Italy |