PERSON@1 was nicknamed PERSON@2 -LRB- the Badger -RRB- because the animal has the reputation of not letting go of his prey .

PERSON@1 had the nickname PERSON@2 -LRB- the Badger -RRB- . Professional cyclists used the nickname because badgers do not let go of their prey -LRB- animals they want to eat -RRB- easily .
