Mauro Santambrogio

Mauro Santambrogio (born 7 October 1984 in Erba) is an former Italian professional road racing cyclist. He last rode for UCI Continental team Amore & Vita–Selle SMP.

Mauro Santambrogio
Personal information
NicknameSanta
Born (1984-10-07) 7 October 1984 (age 39)
Erba, Italy
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb; 9.9 st)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeClimber
Major wins
One-day races and Classics
Tre Valli Varesine (2009)

Other

Trittico Lombardo (2009)

Career

Before 2009, Santambrogio rode for Lampre-NGC. After the 2009 season he changed to BMC Racing Team. In 2010, he was mentioned in the Mantova doping investigation. Later, he was sidelined for a few days by his team. He was again sidelined in 2011 when new evidence showed up.

He made an excellent start to the season. He finished in 6th position overall in Tour de San Luis, 7th overall in Tirreno–Adriatico and winning the GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano in pouring rain. He was clear of the group with Patrik Sinkewitz, when crashed at a right turn with 2 km (1.2 mi) to go. Later, Santambrogio belted out his way to victory.[1] Santambrogio then finished 2nd overall in Giro del Trentino. At the Giro d'Italia, Santambrogio won Stage 14 after attacking with race leader Vincenzo Nibali. However, Santambrogio's form collapsed and he eventually finished 9th overall.[2]

On 22 October 2014, Santambrogio tested positive for testosterone. He was suspended for three years.[3][4] Santambrogio said he would not seek to return once his suspension has been served.[5]

Career achievements

Major results

 

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Grand Tour 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
  Giro d'Italia DNF DNF DNF 86 DSQ
  Tour de France 132 DNF
  Vuelta a España 121 88 58
Legend
Did not compete
DNF Did not finish

Mauro Santambrogio Media

References

  1. "Santambrogio wins GP Industria & Artigianato — Larciano". Cyclingnews.com (Future plc). 27 April 2013. http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/gp-industria-and-artigianato-larciano-2013/results. Retrieved 28 April 2013. 
  2. "Santambrogio suspended by UCI for EPO positive - Cyclingnews.com". 3 June 2013.
  3. "Home" (PDF).
  4. "Santambrogio tests positive for testosterone during EPO ban - Cyclingnews.com". 18 December 2014.
  5. "Mauro Santambrogio receives three-year ban for 2014 positive test - Cycling Weekly". 27 October 2015.

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