Elia Viviani
Italian cyclist (born 1989)
Biography
Elia Viviani (born 7 February 1989) is an Italian former professional cyclist, who competed from 2010 to 2025 and last rode for UCI ProTeam Lotto. On 10 May 2015, Viviani won his first Grand Tour stage victory at the Giro d'Italia, winning stage 2 in a bunch sprint before Moreno Hofland and André Greipel.
In August 2016, Viviani won gold in the omnium at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2021, he won bronze in the omnium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Viviani's nickname in the peloton is "Il Veggente" for his ability to foresee line moves of other sprinters during the sprint.
After retiring, he re-joined his former team Ineos Grenadiers as a directeur sportif.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Netcompany INEOS
- Akros-Excelsior-Thömus
- Cannondale Pro Cycling Team
- Soudal Quick-Step
- Cofidis
- Lotto-Intermarché
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Elena Cecchini
- Siblings
- Attilio Viviani
Awards & honours (2)
- Gold Collar for Sports Merit
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Quick answers about Elia Viviani
- How old is Elia Viviani?
- Elia Viviani is 37 years old (born February 7, 1989).
- When is Elia Viviani's birthday?
- Elia Viviani was born on February 7, 1989.
- Where was Elia Viviani born?
- Elia Viviani was born in Isola della Scala.
- What is Elia Viviani's zodiac sign?
- Elia Viviani's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- How tall is Elia Viviani?
- Elia Viviani is 1.78 m (5′10″) tall.
- What is Elia Viviani's nationality?
- Elia Viviani is a citizen of Italy.
- What does Elia Viviani do?
- Elia Viviani is known as track cyclist, sport cyclist.
- Who has Elia Viviani been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Elia Viviani's spouse is or was Elena Cecchini.
