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Bettini Smashes His Helmet Open In Track Crash

Bettini Smashes His Helmet Open In Track Crash

ROME, Nov 4, 2008 (AFP) - Italian road cycling great Paolo Bettini was
taken to hospital on Tuesday after crashing and hitting his head on a security
barrier during the Six Days of Milan track festival, it was reported by ANSA.
The 34-year-old, who announced his retirement from road racing in
September, was racing in [...]

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