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Dutchman Dumoulin abandons Giro d'Italia

Giant-Alpecin Team rider Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the 17th stage individual time trial of the Vuelta Tour of Spain cycling race in Burgos, Spain, September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Joseba Etxaburu

(Reuters) - Another leading contender for the Giro d'Italia pulled out on Wednesday with Dutchman Tom Dumoulin succumbing to saddle sores.

"Unfortunately Tom has been forced to abandon the Giro due to saddle sores," his Giant Alpecin team said on Twitter.

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