Former rider Laurent Fignon of France is pictured ahead of the 96th Tour de France cycling race in Monaco July 3, 2009. The two-time Tour de France winner said June 12, 2009 that he has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy and does not rule out that his illness could be the result of doping during his years as a top cyclist. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Former rider Laurent Fignon of France is pictured ahead of the 96th Tour de France cycling race in Monaco July 3, 2009. The two-time Tour de France winner said June 12, 2009 that he has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy and does not rule out that his illness could be the result of doping during his years as a top cyclist.

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