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Reigning Tour de France champion Egan Bernal pulls out of race ahead of 17th stage – ABC News

The young Colombian decides to withdraw from the Tour de France prior to a crucial stage in the Alps after struggling with back pain and knee concerns during the race.

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Defending Tour de France champion Egan Bernal has withdrawn from the race just hours before a mammoth stage in the Alps.

  • Bernal was in 16th place overall when he withdrew ahead of the 17th stage
  • The Colombian had been troubled by back and knee concerns during the race
  • He was the youngest Tour de France winner in 110 years when he triumphed last year

Bernal had been struggling since Sunday’s stage in the Jura mountains, where he dropped more than seven minutes …

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