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| | Gerrie Knetemann dies |
 | | Knetemann's professional career began in 1973, and during it he won the World Championship, Amstel Gold Race (twice), 10 stages in the Tour de France, Paris-Nice, Tour of the Netherlands (3 times) and Tour Méditerranéen (3 times). |
 | | It is not related to drug use, but rather to the heart muscle growing in size to adapt to the volume of blood required by the body in extended, hard competition. |
 | | I don't know that Gerrie had one, or what caused his heart failure, but if an ex-pro does not keep the heart muscle in shape after he stops racing, heart problems can ensue. |
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