Cycling: Andy Schleck has ended his career. We take a look at five impressive moments in his career.
Giro d'Italia 2007
Andy Schleck's star rose at the 2007 Giro d'Italia. On Monte Zoncolan he faced off against drivers Gilberto Simoni and Leonardo Piepoli, who were later convicted of doping.
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Andy Schleck started in 2009 as one of the big favorites in the oldest monument of the cycling calendar. He finally made the decisive attack on the Côte de la Roche aux Faucon.
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Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador fought a bitter battle on the Col du Tournmalet.
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In the yellow jersey, Andy Schleck attacked his rival Alberto Contador. Due to a defect, however, he had to stop the attack. Contador took his chance, but in the end had to cede the title to the Luxembourger because of doping.
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In the end, Andy Schleck was second overall – he had lost the title to Cadel Evans in the time trial. However, the Luxembourger had his moment of glory on the 18th stage, which he won after a nearly 60-kilometer solo on the Col du Galibier.
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