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How much do you really know about Vincenzo Nibali? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Vincenzo Nibali was the sixth cyclist to win all three Grand Tours.

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He completed the set with his 2014 Tour de France victory, joining Anquetil, Gimondi, Merckx, Hinault, and Contador.

2.

Vincenzo Nibali earned the nickname 'The Shark' because of Vincenzo Nibali's aggressive, opportunistic racing style.

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Nibali earned 'Lo Squalo' for his predatory attacks, especially on descents and in bad weather, like a shark sensing weakness.

3.

Vincenzo Nibali won the Giro d'Italia three times in his career.

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Nibali won the Giro twice (2013, 2016). A third win would tie him with Eddy Merckx and others, but he never achieved it.

4.

Nibali won the 2014 Tour de France by over 10 minutes.

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He won by 7 minutes 37 seconds over Jean-Christophe Péraud, not over 10 minutes.

5.

Nibali won the Tour de France without ever wearing the yellow jersey.

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He wore yellow for 19 days total in 2014, including the final stage in Paris. It's impossible to win without wearing it at some point.

6.

Vincenzo Nibali is the only rider to win all three Grand Tours since 2010.

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Chris Froome also won all three Grand Tours (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España) after 2010, so Nibali is not the only rider.

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Vincenzo Nibali is one of only seven cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours in his career.

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Nibali won the Vuelta a España (2010), Giro d'Italia (2013, 2016), and Tour de France (2014), joining an exclusive group of riders who have conquered all three major stage races.

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Vincenzo Nibali is the only Italian to win the Vuelta a España in the 21st century.

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Nibali won in 2010, but Fabio Aru also won in 2015, so Nibali is not the only Italian winner this century.

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