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Tragedy strikes Italian cyclism, Michele Scarponi killed in road accident

Late cyclist Michele Scarponi

Late cyclist Michele Scarponi Source: AAP Images/EPA/LUCA ZENNARO

Italian veteran Michele Scarponi died after a collision with a van while training for the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Cycling commentator Fabio Petrò reports.


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Italian veteran Michele Scarponi died after a collision with a van while training for the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Cycling commentator Fabio Petrò reports.



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