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Astarloza fails doping test
1 August 2009
Mikel Astarloza, who won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, has been suspended after he failed an out of competition doping test
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Comments (13)Disunity at Astana?

18 March 2009
I've been contemplating the fallout from Alberto Contador's uneven performance in Paris-Nice and wondering if Astana isn't about to tear itself apart.
Comments (10)Final Standings
Final Standings
Last Updated: 27 Jul 03:40 (AET)
- 1 Alberto Contador AST 85:48:35.0
- 2 Andy Schleck SAX 85:52:46.0
- 3 Lance Armstrong AST 85:53:59.0
- 4 Bradley Wiggins GRM 85:54:36.0
- 5 Fränk Schleck SAX 85:54:39.0
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