CANADA WINS FOUR BRONZE MEDALS ON OPENING DAYS OF PARA ROAD WORLDS | Cycling Canada Cyclisme

CANADA WINS FOUR BRONZE MEDALS ON OPENING DAYS OF PARA ROAD WORLDS

Emmen, Netherlands (September 14, 2019) – Canada opened the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Emmen, Netherlands, by winning four bronze medals on the first two days of competition. Ross Wilson and Tristen Chernove kicked off the first day by finishing third in the time trial for C1 and C2 categories, while Shelley Gautier and Marie-Eve Croteau also podiumed on Friday in the T1 and T2 categories.

Wilson’s time for the 20.8 kilometre race against the clock was 30:24.39, 54 seconds behind winner Aaron Keith of the United States. Michael Tueber of Germany took silver. In the T2 category, Tristen Chernove also finished in third with a time of 29.11.85, behind Darren Hicks of Australia and Ewoud Vromant of Belgium.

“Making it to the podium was very tough today,” said Chernove. “I’m really impressed with the rides that Darren Hicks and Ewoud Vromant produced. I raced the TT to my plan but found several things that need some work in order to find my best performance. I’m ready to attack the road race on Saturday and do all I can to get back on the top step of the podium.”

On Friday, defending champion Shelley Gautier was not able to defend her title in the T1 category, but still managed to take home bronze with a time of 46:49.10. Marie-Eve Croteau, who just recently returned to competition, also finished third in the T2 category with a time of 40:01.40.

“It was the longest time trial that I’ve ever done and I’m honoured to be among the top-3 on the podium. It was a really hard fought race and I’m pleased with my performance,” said Gautier.

In other results, Charles Moreau finished 5th in the Men’s H3 category, while Kara Douville got the same result in the Women’s H4. Competition continues Saturday and Sunday with the road race events.