Description: (Italian Professional Road Bicycle Racer)
Costante Girardengo, an Italian professional road bicycle racer, was celebrated for his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport. Referred to as a "Campionissimo" by the Italian media and fans, he surpassed Mussolini in popularity in the 1920s. Throughout his career, Girardengo secured victories in prestigious races such as the Giro d'Italia, Milan-San Remo, and Giro di Lombardia multiple times. Despite challenges like World War I, he maintained his dominance in Italian cycling, earning the title of the world's number one cyclist on several occasions.