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Botero calls it a season
Published: Aug. 6, 2003
Time trial world champion Santiago Botero's season has drawn to a premature close as he struggles to shake off persistent stomach problems.
The Colombian, who rides for Telekom, withdrew from the Tour de France before the 18th stage when he was placed 70th with a two-hour deficit over eventual winner Lance Armstrong.
Before he returns to racing, according to team doctor Lothar Heinrich, "He's going to have to make a complete recovery."
Botero, who finished fourth in last year's Tour de France, signed for Telekom from Kelme last November. The previous month he had become the first Colombian to win the world time trial title. –Copyright 2003/AFP
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