Vincenzo Nibali

Nationality	Italian
Born	November 14, 1984 in Messina, Italy
Discipline	Road Cycling
Pro Career	2005 – present
Teams	Fassa Bortolo (2005-2006), Liquigas (2007-2012), Astana (2013-2016, 2019-present), Bahrain-Merida (2017-2018), Trek-Segafredo (2020-present)
Major Wins	4 Grand Tour victories (Tour de France 2014, Giro d’Italia 2013, 2016, Vuelta a España 2010), 2 Tirreno-Adriatico (2012, 2013), 2 Milano-Sanremo (2018, 2021), 2 Il Lombardia (2015, 2017), 1 Strade Bianche (2018)

Vincenzo Nibali is an Italian road cyclist who was born in Messina on November 14, 1984. Since 2005, he has been a professional cyclist, competing for teams such as Liquigas, Astana, Bahrain-Merida, and Trek-Segafredo.

Nibali is a versatile cyclist who excels in mountain and time trial stages. In his career, he has won four Grand Tours, including the Tour de France (2014), the Giro d’Italia (2013) and (2016), and the Vuelta a España (2010). In addition, he has won Tirreno-Adriatico, Milano-Sanremo, and Il Lombardia twice, as well as Strade Bianche.

The nickname “The Shark of Messina” refers to Nibali’s aggressive riding style and Sicilian hometown. He is renowned for his tactical acumen and ability to read a race, which have enabled him to win a number of significant races. Moreover, he is an adept descender, allowing him to gain time on his competitors on mountain stages.

Nibali is also well-known for his philanthropic activity, in addition to his racing career. In his hometown of Messina, he established a cycling school for youngsters and donated funds to many organizations that assist cancer research.

Vincenzo Nibali’s Greatest Achievements:

Year	Achievement
2010	Vuelta a España
2012	Tirreno-Adriatico
2013	Giro d’Italia, Tirreno-Adriatico
2014	Tour de France
2015	Il Lombardia
2016	Giro d’Italia
2017	Il Lombardia
2018	Milano-Sanremo, Strade Bianche
2021	Milano-Sanremo