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Scarponi killed in road accident: team

In 2014, Michele Scarponi of the Astana team pictured at the 97th Giro d'Italia
In 2014, Michele Scarponi of the Astana team pictured at the 97th Giro d'Italia
Veteran Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi was killed on Saturday in a road accident while out training on his bike, his Astana team and Italian media said.
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"This is a tragedy too big to be written," Astana wrote on Twitter, paying tribute to the 37-year-old, who won the Giro d'Italia in 2011.

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"Ciao Michele," Astana added.

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