5 MINUTES AGO: “Today I have no regrets, because I spent my youth on cycling…” With a weak voice and labored breathing, the legend Mario Cipollini woke up after more than 24 hours of fighting for life. He recounted his journey fighting the disease, what he had experienced, leaving fans shocked and worried. What was even more shocking was that his daughter told him about his current condition, the cycling world could not take its eyes off…

Five minutes ago, the cycling world breathed again. Mario Cipollini, the legendary Italian sprinter whose explosive power once dominated European roads, has regained consciousness after more than 24 hours in a deep and life-threatening coma. Hospital sources confirmed that Cipollini woke up slowly, surrounded by family members, doctors, and a medical team prepared for the worst. His voice was weak, his breathing shallow, and his body visibly exhausted, but he was alert and able to speak. His first words were both emotional and symbolic: “Today I have no regrets, because I spent my youth on cycling.” For a champion who lived and raced with unmatched intensity, those words struck the hearts of fans around the world.

Cipollini reportedly recounted fragments of his personal battle during the past hours—hours in which doctors fought tirelessly to stabilize his condition while fans gathered outside in prayer. According to medical staff, he spoke about the overwhelming pain, the fear of not

 waking up again, and the surreal sensation of drifting in and out of awareness. But above all, he expressed gratitude: gratitude for the sport that defined him, for the teams that believed in him, and for the supporters who never abandoned him throughout his controversial yet brilliant career. Despite his fragility, witnesses say that Cipollini smiled when he spoke of the feeling of wind across his face while sprinting in the final meters of a race, a memory that remained clear even through medical haze.

However, what shook those present even more was the moment his daughter reportedly told him the truth about his current medical condition. Until waking up, Cipollini had not known the severity of his situation. When she explained how close he had come to losing his life and how long he had been unconscious, the room fell into silence. The champion stared at the ceiling for a long time, visibly moved,

 before gently squeezing her hand. According to those present, he did not cry, but his eyes carried a depth of emotion more powerful than tears. Those who saw the exchange described it as one of the most human and vulnerable moments ever witnessed from a man so often seen as larger than life.

Meanwhile, outside the hospital, hundreds of fans continued to stand in support, holding banners, candles, and Italian flags. Social media had already descended into a wave of relief mixed with fear, with thousands of messages celebrating the news of Cipollini’s awakening while praying for his continued survival. Former teammates, rivals, journalists, and sports legends posted tributes expressing admiration not

 only for his victories, but also for his will to fight even off the bike. Doctors stress that despite waking, Cipollini is not yet out of danger. The next few days will be critical, and his recovery could be long and uncertain. But for now, the world of cycling has been given a gift it feared it might never receive: the return of a champion’s voice, fragile yet unbroken, reminding everyone why Mario Cipollini remains unforgettable.