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Olympic Cycling - Track Recaps: 25 July (Day 6)

Women's Sprint, One Eighth Finals and Repechage

Tough Competition Will Highlight the Finals

No upsets occurred as twelve women were cut down to six for competition on Friday. Felicia BALLANGER (FRA) clocked the best time followed by Michelle FERRIS (AUS) and Tanya DUBNICOFF (CAN). Annette NEUMANN (GER) knocked out American favorite Connie PARASKEVIN-YOUNG (USA), while Ingrid HARINGA (NED) knocked out Estonia's favorite to win, Erika SALUMAE (EST). Oksana GRISHINA (RUS) also qualified for semifinals. After a brief rain delay, the repechage continued, giving Erika SALUMAE the second chance she needed -- she clocked the best time at 12.018 in the first heat followed by Yan WANG (CHN) with 12.067 in the second heat. Best Times: Felicia BALLANGER (FRA), 11.901; Michelle FERRIS (AUS), 11.923; Tanya DUBINCOFF (CAN), 12.002.

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This is an official publication of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games Sports Publications Department. Written by Victoria St. Martin.


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