RIMINI, Italy -- Former Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner Marco Pantani was found dead in a Rimini residence, the news agency ANSA reported Saturday.
Italy's most popular cyclist was found in a room at the residence "Le Rose" in this seaside city, ANSA reported.
No explanation of death was provided, although police were on the scene.
In 1998, the 34-year-old Pantani became the last cyclist to win both the Tour de France and the Giro in the same season.
Bron: cnn.com
