About
He was a famous Italian racing cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1998.
Before Fame
At eleven years old he joined the Fausto Coppi cycling club.
Trivia
He died of acute cocaine poisoning.
Family Life
He is the son of Ferdinando and Tonina Pantani.
Associated With
The 2004 Tour de France, which Lance Armstrong won, was dedicated to his memory.
