| 1. | Pantani's troubles did not end with the Giro ouster.
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| 2. | The 22-stage Giro ends in Milan on June 4.
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| 3. | The 22-stage Giro ends in Milan on June 9.
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| 4. | They occasionally pushed him along and were cautioned by Giro officials.
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| 5. | The 22-stage Giro d'Italia ends June 7.
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| 6. | Tour organizers refused to comment on the situation at the Giro.
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| 7. | Defending Giro champion Gilberto Simoni trailed the winner by 34 seconds.
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| 8. | Giro d'Italia organizers would not immediately confirm the report.
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| 9. | It was Lombardi's third career win in Giro stages.
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| 10. | Last year's Giro was also tainted by doping scandals.
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