Hamilton retires from Tour de France

American rider Tyler Hamilton abandoned the Tour de France today, complaining of severe back pain.

Sat, 17 Jul, 2004 - 17:26

American rider Tyler Hamilton abandoned the Tour de France today, complaining of severe back pain.

The Phonak rider was 20th overall when he pulled out 84 kilometres into today’s stage.

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