Ivan Basso
SwitzerlandathleteMaleb. 19764.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ivan Basso, a 47-year-old former professional cyclist from Italy, is a two-time Giro d'Italia winner, having claimed victory in 2006 and 2010. He has openly admitted to attempting to use performance-enhancing drugs during his career but later confessed to the authorities, resulting in a lengthy suspension from the sport. Basso has also overcome a battle with cancer and is now focused on revitalizing Italian cycling through his professional team, Team Polti VisitMalta. His journey reflects both the triumphs and challenges of competitive cycling, as well as personal redemption.
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Ivan Basso was also implicated in doping allegations that affected the Tour de France.
Radsport: Floyd Landis und die wahnwitzige Tour-EtappeSwitzerland· 2026-07-20
Ivan Basso is also listed among the winners of the criterium.
Primož Roglič je pokazal zobe, osvojil je tudi prestižni kriterij
Slovenia· 2025-08-18
Ivan Basso was mentored by Bjarne Riis during his time as director of CSC.
‘Estaba dopado hasta las trancas cuando gané el Tour de Francia’: ¿Descarado o muy sincero?
Costa Rica· 2025-06-23
Ivan Basso is a cyclist who won the Giro d'Italia in 2006 and 2010 and has confessed to attempting to dope.
Ivan Basso: «Il doping? Mi vergogno, ero senza etica, pensavo solo a vincere. Ho fallito come marito e padre, grazie a mia moglie sono rinato»
Italy· 2025-02-23
