Andrea Tafi (cyclist)
Andrea Tafi (born 7 May 1966, in Fucecchio) is an Italian former road bicycle racer who retired from his professional career in 2005. Tafi's propensity to perform best in the harder races earned him the nickname "Il Gladiatore" (English: "The Gladiator").
Tafi at the 1996 Paris–Tours | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andrea Tafi |
| Nickname | Il Gladiatore |
| Born | 7 May 1966 Fucecchio, Italy |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb; 11 st 7 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Classics specialist |
| Professional teams | |
| 1989 | Eurocar |
| 1990–1991 | Selle Italia–Eurocar |
| 1992–1993 | Carrera Jeans–Vagabond |
| 1994–2002 | Mapei–CLAS |
| 2003 | Team CSC |
| 2004 | Alessio–Bianchi |
| 2005 | Saunier Duval–Prodir |
| Major wins | |
One-day races and Classics
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Tafi specialized in the cobbled Spring Classics such as Paris–Roubaix which he won in 1999, and Tour of Flanders which he won in 2002. He won the Giro di Lombardia in 1996 and the Italian National Championship in 1998.
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