Happy birthday! Valentino Rossi turns 47 today

Valentino Rossi is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Valentino Rossi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rossi, a cultural icon

Born in Urbino on February 16, 1979, Valentino Rossi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Rossi's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Valentino hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Valentino Rossi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Valentino, you're the best!

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