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Alasdair Fotheringham

Nairo Quintana returns to European racing at Volta a Catalunya

Nairo Quintana.

There have been illnesses and delays, but after a year-long hiatus Nairo Quintana finally made his return to a WorldTour event at the Volta a Catalunya on Monday, a race with which he has strong emotional and historical connections.

Quintana, 33, had a positive test for tramadol and subsequent disqualification from the 2022 Tour de France. In-competition use of tramadol was barred by the UCI in 2019 but was only added to the WADA banned list from January 1, 2024. Although Quintana could continue racing after his positive tests, he was unable to find a team for 2023.

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