Tom Boonen quits Tour de France

tom boonen, 2009 tour de france, tour de france, belgian national champion
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Tom Boonen did not start today's stage of the Tour de France to Verbier, complaining of stomach problems.

“After yesterday’s stage, in the evening I wasn’t feeling well," said Boonen. "Last night, around three in the morning, I had to get out of bed. I started to throw up  and sleep was no longer an option.”

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