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Zika concerns convince Tejay van Garderen to pull out

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen says he will not be competing at the Olympics in Rio this summer because of concerns over Zika.

The virus is linked to serious birth defects and the 27-year-old’s wife is currently pregnant.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/36438937

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