Mauro Santambrogio

Mauro Santambrogio (born 7 October 1984 in Erba) is an former Italian professional road racing cyclist. He last rode for UCI Continental team .

 Career 
Before 2009, Santambrogio rode for . After the 2009 season he changed to . In 2010, he was mentioned in the Mantova doping investigation. Later, he was sidelined for a few days by his team. He was again sidelined in 2011 when new evidence showed up.

He made an excellent start to the season. He finished in 6th position overall in Tour de San Luis, 7th overall in Tirreno–Adriatico and winning the GP Industria &amp; Artigianato di Larciano in pouring rain. He was clear of the group with Patrik Sinkewitz, when crashed at a right turn with  to go. Later, Santambrogio belted out his way to victory. Santambrogio then finished 2nd overall in Giro del Trentino. At the Giro d'Italia, Santambrogio won Stage 14 after attacking with race leader Vincenzo Nibali. However, Santambrogio's form collapsed and he eventually finished 9th overall.

On 22 October 2014, Santambrogio tested positive for testosterone. He was suspended for three years. Santambrogio said he would not seek to return once his suspension has been served.

 Career achievements 

 Major results 

2004
 2nd Tour du lac Leman
 5th Stausee-Rundfahrt Klingnau
 8th GP della Costa Etruschi

2005
 1st Giro del Lago Maggiore (GP Knorr)
 3rd 15px Road race, Mediterranean Games
 3rd Giro del Mendrisiotto
 5th Memorial Cimurri
 7th Coppa Sabatini
 7th Coppa Placci

2009
 1st Overall Tre Valli Varesine
 2nd Coppa Ugo Agostoni
 8th Overall Tour Down Under

2010
 2nd Coppa Agostoni
 5th GP Ouest–France
 8th Giro di Lombardia

2011
 2nd Giro della Toscana

2012
 4th Giro di Lombardia
 6th Clásica de San Sebastián
 6th Gran Piemonte

2013
 1st GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano
 2nd Overall Giro del Trentino
 3rd Trofeo Laigueglia
 5th Gran Premio Città di Camaiore
 6th Overall Tour de San Luis
 7th Overall Tirreno–Adriatico

 Grand Tour general classification results timeline 
Grand Tour200820092010201120122013link=|alt=A pink jersey|20x20px Giro d'ItaliaDNF—DNFDNF86DSQlink=|alt=A yellow jersey|20x20px Tour de France—132DNF———link=|alt=A red jersey|20x20px Vuelta a España121——8858—
+Legend—Did not competeDNFDid not finish

 References 

 Other websites 

 Mauro Santambrogio at Cycling Archives
 Page on CyclingBase.com 

Category:Doping cases in cycling
Category:Living people
Category:1984 births
Category:Italian cyclists