The Death of Marco Pantani

by Matt Rendell
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  • ID: 6283
  • Added: 2025-11-09
  • Updated: 2025-11-09
  • ISBN: 9781780225449
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2012-11-15
  • Reviews: 3

The Death of Marco Pantani is an intimate and exhaustive biography of the charismatic cyclist who captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Shortlisted for prestigious awards, this book delves into Pantani's life, drawing on personal encounters, exclusive access to his psychoanalysts, and interviews with his family and friends. It offers a poignant tribute to the man and the sport he loved, while also shedding light on the darker aspects of his life, including his struggle with addiction. Updated to include the 2014 and 2015 investigations into Pantani's death, this book provides a definitive account of an iconic sporting figure. It defies belief that a man who achieved the rare double of winning both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in 1998 could meet such a tragic end. The book is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts and anyone interested in the complexities of human nature.

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Just Riding Along · 2019-02-19
investigative 4.00

The book presents evidence that those close to Pantani turned a blind eye to his struggles. It also suggests that those who benefited from him wanted more.

This review delves into the evidence presented in the book, suggesting that those close to Pantani were aware of his struggles but chose to ignore them. The reviewer also notes that those who benefited from Pantani's success wanted more from him, which adds a layer of complexity to his tragic story. The reviewer appreciates the detailed investigation into the systematic doping in professional cycling and its impact on Pantani's life.

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    Rendell presents evidence that not only did those close to Pantani turn a blind eye, but those who benefitted from him certainly wanted more.

    The book is essentially a piece of investigative journalism into the systematic doping of professional cyclists and in particular the affects of ...

    The book is a thorough and detailed account of Pantani's life and death.

The Inner Ring · 2013-02-14
comprehensive 4.50

This biography is well-researched and covers Pantani's life from his early days to his tragic end. The detailed account provides a comprehensive look at his life and death.

This review highlights the thorough research and detailed account of Marco Pantani's life and death. The reviewer appreciates the depth of information provided, from his early days to the post-mortem. They find the book to be a full biography that captures the essence of Pantani's life and the circumstances surrounding his death. The reviewer also notes that the book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at the tragic events.

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    The Death of Marco Pantani is surely the best, being well-researched and a full biography of Pantani, from his early days to the post mortem.

    The book is a full biography of Pantani, from his early days to the post mortem.

    The Death of Marco Pantani is surely the best.

The Independent · 2006-07-04
beautiful 4.75

The book is described as sad, exhaustively detailed, and beautiful. The author's admiration for Pantani is evident throughout the narrative.

This review describes the book as a sad, exhaustively detailed, and beautiful account of Marco Pantani's life. The reviewer notes that the author's admiration for Pantani is evident throughout the narrative, which adds a personal touch to the biography. The reviewer appreciates the depth of detail and the emotional resonance of the story, making it a compelling read. The reviewer also highlights the author's thorough research and the beautiful way in which the story is told.

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    That's what Rendell's sad, exhaustively detailed and beautiful book feels like.

    He was clearly a little in love with Pantani, describing his ...

    The book is a thorough and detailed account of Pantani's life and death.

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