Joseba Beloki (Photo: capture-the-peloton.com)

MADRID, Jan 23 (CP) - Spaniard Joseba Beloki Dorronsoro announced to definitely withdraw from cycling after failing to find a new team for next season.

The former Liberty Seguros rider's name was found in archives of Doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, who is the main figure in Operacion Puerto.

In his career, Beloki finished three times on the Tour de France podium, once second and twice third, each time after seven times winner Lance Armstrong.

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