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Igor Merino
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Igor Merino Cortazar (born 16 October 1990 in Balmaseda) is a Spanish cyclist, who is currently suspended from the sport after a positive drugs test for human growth hormone (HGH).[1][2]
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Igor Merino Cortazar |
Born | (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 33) Balmaseda, Spain |
Team information | |
Current team | Suspended |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Climber |
Professional teams | |
2012–2013 | Orbea |
2014–2018 | Burgos BH |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Merino and the second or maternal family name is Cortazar.
His younger sister Eider is also a professional cyclist.