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Who was stripped of victories that promoted Scarponi to first place in the 2011 Giro d'Italia?

  • Alberto Contador

  • Lance Armstrong

  • Chris Froome

  • Bradley Wiggins

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Alberto Contador, who initially won the 2011 Giro d'Italia, was later stripped of his victories due to a doping violation. As a result, Michele Scarponi, who had finished second, was promoted to first place. Contador's disqualification was a significant event in cycling, highlighting the ongoing battle against performance-enhancing drugs in the sport.
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