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Jeannie Longo Battles Pain Only To Be Nipped At Line For Bronze
by Justin Davis
JUYONGGUAN, China, Aug 13, 2008 (AFP) - French great Jeannie Longo made
clear her long career in elite cycling was far from over after narrowly
missing out on an Olympic bronze medal in the women’s time-trial here
Wednesday.
The 49-year-old recently won the French road and time-trial crowns to take
her tally [...]
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- Age Is Of No Concern For Cycling Great Jeannie Longo
August 8th, 2008BEIJING, Aug 8, 2008 (AFP) - France’s Jeannie Longo will write another
considerable chapter in cycling’s history books this Sunday when she becomes
only the third woman to compete in seven Olympic Games.
Longo, the 1996 Olympic champion who has 13 world titles, is set to follow
in the footsteps of Jamaican track star Merlene [...] - Germany’s Judith Arndt Chasing Demons, And A Tough Olympic Gold
August 8th, 2008by Justin Davis
BEIJING, Aug 8, 2008 (AFP) - Germany’s Judith Arndt will go into battle for
a prestigious Olympics cycling gold medal on Sunday with more than one race on
her mind.
The Athens silver medalist and 2004 world road race champion is one of a
handful of favourites to triumph in the [...] - French Cycling Veteran Jeannie Longo Books Ticket To Beijing Olympics
June 30th, 2008PARIS, June 30, 2008 (AFP) - French cycling legend Jeannie Longo on Monday
clinched a place to compete in her seventh Olympics at the age of 49.
The five-time world champion staked her claim with an outstanding win in
both the road race and time-trial at the French National Championships last
week. She finshed in [...] - Veteran Rider Jeannie Longo Sets Her Sights On Olympic Selection
June 27th, 2008SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS, France, June 26, 2008 (AFP) - French cycling legend
Jeannie Longo has all but clinched a place in the Beijing Olympics at the age
of 49.
The five-time world champion staked her claim with an outstanding win in
the time-trial at the French National Championships on Thursday.
She finshed in 31 minutes 16 [...] - Veteran Olympic Hopeful Jeannie Longo Wins Climbers’ Trophy
May 5th, 2008SANNOIS, France, May 4, 2008 (AFP) - Veteran French cyclist Jeannie Longo, who is hoping to qualify for the Beijing Olympics this summer, won the Trophee des Grimpeurs (Climbers’ Trophy) for the fourth time on Sunday.
Longo, who turns 50 years in October, had already won the event which counts [...]
