Marco Pantani (January 13, 1970 - February 14, 2004) was an Italian cyclist widely regarded as being one of the best climbers of all times in professional road bicycle racing. The high point of his career was to win the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in 1998. The bandana he often wore and his attacking style of riding led to him being dubbed 'Il Pirata' (the pirate) by the adoring Italian "tifosi" - his fans. However, his career was dogged by drug allegations, … Wikipedia
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No cause has yet been established for the cardiac arrest that ended Marco Pantani 's life on Saturday afternoon. A dozen jars, some part empty, of three types of anti-depressants were found in the small apartment where he died at a residential hotel in R www.velonews.com/news/fea/5563.0.html
Professional cyclist Marco Pantani 's life and career epitomize s the highs and lows of modern professional cycling. He became a national hero in Italy when he won the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year - one of only seven men to have everything2.com/e2node/Marco%2520Pantani
