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Crash forces Albasini out of Olympics

  • By VeloNews.com
  • Published Aug. 6, 2008

By Agence France Presse

Albasini at this year’s Tour of Romandie.

Photo: AFP (file photo)

Switzerland’s Michael Albasini will miss the Olympic Games after a crash during a training ride in Beijing on Tuesday.

Albasini, who broke his collarbone, was examined in the Olympic Village clinic ahead of his return to Switzerland.

The 27-year-old will not be replaced in the Swiss team for Saturday’s race.

FILED UNDER: Olympics / Road