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 |
