Rafael Antonio Niño

Rafael Antonio Niño, 76, died on July 9, 2026. Rafael Antonio Niño was known publicly as a Colombian cyclist. After that he became a professional cyclist from 1973 to 1974. After one year as a professional he returned to Colombia and set up the Banco Cafetero team of which he was the undisputed leader. With this strong team he dominated the Vuelta a Colombia and the Clásico RCN during the 1970s. He earned the nickname El Niño de Cucaita. He won a record six editions of the Vuelta a Colombia. Public biographical listings identify Niño as a Colombian cyclist. This public record remains centered on Niño's work as a Colombian cyclist and the documented milestones of that career.