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Italian cyclist Leonardo Piepoli twice tested positive for an advanced blood booster during this year’s Tour de France, officials said Monday, and German cyclist Stefan Schumacher’s team suspended him for suspected use of the same substance.
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Tre Cime Di Lavaredo:
In this May 27, 2007 filer Italy’s Riccardo Ricco’, right, followed by his teammate Leonardo Piepoli, sprints to cross the finish line to win the 15th stage of the Giro, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Trento to Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Leonardo Piepoli...
