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Italian cyclist Ruffoni banned for 4 years for doping

Published Dec. 14, 2017 11:15 a.m. ET

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) The International Cycling Union says it has banned Italian cyclist Nicola Ruffoni for four years for doping.

Ruffoni's positive test for a growth hormone-releasing peptide during training was announced on the eve of the Giro d'Italia in May.

The 26-year-old rider and teammate Stefano Pirazzi, who also tested positive for a GHRP, were fired by Italian team Bardiani CSF.

The UCI previously banned Pirazzi for four years.

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