Who was Marco Pantani?
Q: Who was Marco Pantani?
A: Marco Pantani was an Italian professional cyclist, born in Cesena, Emilia-Romagna.
Q: What was Pantani good at in races?
A: Pantani was very good at climbing mountains in races.
Q: What major races did Pantani win in 1998?
A: Pantani won both the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in 1998.
Q: Why was Pantani nicknamed 'Il Pirata' by his Italian fans?
A: Pantani was nicknamed 'Il Pirata' by his Italian fans because of his appearance (he often wore a bandana) and his aggressive riding style.
Q: What happened to Pantani in the 1999 Giro d'Italia?
A: Pantani failed a test in the 1999 Giro d'Italia.
Q: What happened to Pantani in June of 2003?
A: Pantani went into hospital with depression in June of 2003.
Q: How did Pantani die and where?
A: Pantani died of a cocaine overdose in 2004 in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna.
