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Ricco the third dope on Tour



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Published Date: 17 July 2008
ITALIAN rider Riccardo Ricco has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO during the Tour de France.
He was taken off the Saunier-Duval team bus by police today and booed by spectators.

Pierre Bordry, the head of the French anti-doping agency, said Ricco tested positive for the performance enhancer after the fourth stage, a time trial in the western town of Cholet.

Ricco has won two stages at this year's Tour and was runner-up in the Giro d'Italia.

It was the third doping case at this year's Tour de France.







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  • Last Updated: 17 July 2008 2:24 PM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Tour de France , Cycling
 
 

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