Who Is Vincenzo Nibali? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on November 14, 1984, Vincenzo Nibali is currently 40 years old. Widely regarded as one of the best climbers in modern cycling, Nibali's impressive career includes victories in all three Grand Tours: the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. His strategic approach to racing and impressive endurance have earned him the nickname "The Shark of Messina." For more information about his career accomplishments and history, visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Cyclist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 14, 1984 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Messina, Italy |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Italy |
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Vincenzo Nibali's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Weight: Approximately 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Measurements: Nibali maintains an athletic build that reflects years of rigorous training. His commitment to fitness and cycling has shaped his physique, vital for endurance racing and climbing.
He entered the Tour de France, but lost two and a half minutes to Chris Froome in the first week. He lost a further 4:25 on the first mountain stage to La Pierre-Saint-Martin after he was dropped early in the stage; and was ninth overall after the three Pyrenean stages, trailing Froome by almost eight minutes.
As his hopes of a title defense had faded, he attacked in the Alpine stages and won the 19th stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to La Toussuire-Les Sybelles, after a 62-kilometre solo.
At the end of the stage Nibali was accused by Froome of unsportsmanlike behavior for attacking whilst Froome's bicycle had a brief mechanical problem 58 km from the finish.
It is not known whether Nibali was aware of the problem, since there was no communication from Radio Tour about the incident (as later stated by Astana manager Alexandre Vinokourov).
Television replays showed "Nibali twice glancing over his shoulder before accelerating away." He finished the Tour de France in 4th place overall in the general classification, 8 minutes and 36 seconds down on the winner, Chris Froome.
This would be the 10th consecutive grand tour Nibali entered where he finished in the top 10, an achievement unmatched since Miguel Induráin did so in eleven in a row two decades earlier.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Currently, Vincenzo Nibali is in a committed relationship. He has been quite private about his personal life; however, it is known that he is dating Arianna De Pinto, with whom he has been seen enjoying his life outside of cycling. They often share glimpses of their relationship on social media. Nibali values family, and his parents have always supported his cycling career.
Nibali moved to Lugano in the spring of 2012 with his girlfriend Rachele Perinelli. The couple got married in October 2012 and have a daughter, born in February 2014.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Vincenzo Nibali's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Much of his wealth stems from a successful cycling career, endorsements, and sponsorships. His salary primarily comes from professional contracts with cycling teams, as well as lucrative deals with sports brands and cycling equipment companies.
Nibali was also leader of Liquigas at the Vuelta a España. On stage six, Liquigas orchestrated an escape on the descent into Córdoba, but a miscommunication saw Nibali finishing fourth, failing to take any bonus seconds. He moved to third overall on stage 11, behind Sky duo Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.
Over the Next few stages, Nibali began to chip into the lead of Wiggins by taking time bonuses from sprints. However, stage 14 saw Nibali crack on the final climb, putting him out of contention for a podium placing. He finished seventh overall.
Career, Business and Investments
Vincenzo Nibali has had an illustrious career since turning professional in 2005. Over the years, he has participated in numerous competitions, securing multiple victories across various races. Alongside his racing career, Nibali is also known for his business ventures, including partnerships with local cycling brands and investments in fitness technology and training camps. His experience as a champion cyclist gives him a unique perspective on cycling-related businesses.
Vincenzo Nibali (born 14 November 1984) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional from 2005 to 2022. He is one of seven cyclists who have won all three of cycling's Grand Tours in their career – having won the 2010 Vuelta a España, the 2013 and 2016 Giro d'Italias, and the 2014 Tour de France.
Social Network
Nibali is active on social media platforms, engaging with fans and sharing insights into his training and personal life. He has a significant following on platforms like:
- Instagram: Vincenzo Nibali where he shares personal moments, training snippets, and race updates.
- Facebook: Vincenzo Nibali Official Page
- Twitter: Vincenzo Nibali
Nibali also started the Vuelta a España, where he shared leadership of with Fabio Aru, the eventual winner of the Vuelta. On the second stage, however, Nibali was caught up in a large crash and was forced to chase hard to return to the peloton.
During the chase he held on to the team car, driven by the team's directeur sportif, Alexander Shefer, and was pulled up towards the main group. Both Nibali and Shefer were disqualified from the race following the stage, with the team also fined. The race director stated that he lamented the rider's "regrettable attitude".
Nibali later issued a statement via Facebook where he apologised for his actions.
Education
Vincenzo Nibali has always prioritized cycling over formal education, focusing largely on his athletic career from an early age. While there are no public records detailing his formal education, his experiences in the cycling world have taught him valuable lessons about dedication, strategy, and resilience.
Nibali and Wiggins entered the Giro d'Italia as the two favourites for overall victory. Nibali took the leader's pink jersey on stage eight after finishing fourth in the time trial won by Alex Dowsett, conceding only 11 seconds to Wiggins.
On stage ten, the first mountain top finish, Nibali finished third behind Rigoberto Urán to extend his lead over second placed Evans to 41 seconds. The rest of the race was severely affected by poor weather conditions.
Nibali put further time into his rivals on stage 14, finishing on Monte Jafferau, as he and Mauro Santambrogio rode away in freezing conditions, with Nibali allowing Santambrogio to take the stage win; after the disqualification of Santambrogio, due to a positive test for EPO, the stage victory was retroactively awarded to Nibali.
Nibali won stage 18, a mountain time trial, by 58 seconds from Samuel Sánchez, to extend his lead over Evans and Urán to over four minutes. The following stage, scheduled to be the queen stage of the race, had to be cancelled due to snow.
Stage 20, the final mountain stage, also saw heavy snow, as Nibali attacked on the final climb to Tre Cime di Lavaredo to win the stage by 17 seconds from Fabio Duarte, with Urán a further two seconds back. Nibali also moved into the lead in the points classification.
Nibali safely negotiated the final stage to Brescia to win the Giro by four minutes 43 seconds over Urán, his second Grand tour overall victory. However, as Mark Cavendish collected all the intermediate sprints before winning the final stage, Nibali finished second to Cavendish in the points classification.
