Petacchi races on in Tour despite investigation

Alessandro Petacchi wins stage, Tour de France 2010 stage 1

published 21 July 2010

Alessandro Petacchi will continue in the Tour de France despite being part of a doping investigation at home in Italy. He is one of the top favourites for the green jersey competition, which he trails by four points to rival Thor Hushovd.

"If someone is positive, he should go home and have his suspension," said Hushovd, "but you have to have proof."

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Petacchi races on in Tour despite investigation

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