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The 2013 WADA Prohibited List: Summary of Revisions

(Ottawa, Ontario – October 22, 2012) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to alert the Canadian sport community that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2013 Prohibited List. This advisory note details some of the major changes, which will come into effect January 1, 2013.

Under Beta-2 agonists (S3), the maximum permitted dosage of formoterol has increased to 54 micrograms over 24 hours, based on the delivered dose of the drug and not the metered dose. The urinary threshold has been increased to 40 nanograms per millilitre. All beta-2 agonists, excluding sub-threshold levels of formoterol, salbutamol and salmeterol when administered by inhalation, are still prohibited and continue to require a medical exemption.

Beta-blockers (P2) are no longer prohibited in the following sports: aeronautics, boules, bridge, ninepin and tenpin bowling, and powerboating. They remain prohibited in seven sports, including archery, golf, shooting, ski jumping, and some freestyle ski and snowboard disciplines.

Insulins have been moved from the Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors and Related Substances (S2) section to the Hormone and Metabolic Modulators (S4) section. Metabolic Modulators (S4.5a) is considered a more appropriate category for insulins based on their mechanism of action.

Under Anabolic Agents (S1), etiocholanolone has been added to the S1.b section as an example of a testosterone metabolite.

The CCES would like to remind athletes and their support personnel that some stimulants, like many drugs, have several alternate names. For example, methylhexaneamine can be listed under a variety of names, including 1,3-dimethylpentylamine, pentylamine, geranamine, floradrene, forthane and DMAA.

Athletes can verify the prohibited status of their medication using the following CCES resources, all of which will be updated on January 1, 2013 to reflect the new Prohibited List.

For substances that require a medical exemption, athletes subject to doping control should consult the CCES or their international federation to get complete information on the application process.

  • The CCES Medical Exemption Wizard (www.cces.ca/mewizard) can help athletes find out if they need to apply for an exemption for their prescribed medication, where to submit the application, and what to include in it.
  • Email tue-aut@cces.ca.

Further reading:

 

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization. We recognize that true sport can make a great difference for individuals, communities and our country. We are committed to working collaboratively to activate a values-based and principle-driven sport system; protecting the integrity of sport from the negative forces of doping and other unethical threats; and advocating for sport that is fair, safe and open to everyone.

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NATIONAL TEAM COACHES DAN PROULX AND GORD FRASER JOIN CYCLING CELEBRATION

Proulx and Fraser led Canada at the Olympic Games, and will be on deck to answer your questions

(Ottawa, ON – October 18, 2012) The guest list for the Cycling Canada Celebration just got bigger, and with some marquee guests.

National team coaches Dan Proulx, who led Canada to the #1 rank women’s mountain bike program in 2012, confirmed his presence for an event that keeps growing bigger and better every day. Proulx re-engineered the Canadian Mountain Bike Program since joining Cycling Canada, and showed yearly improvement in Canada’s international rankings while leading the team.

Gord Fraser, Canada’s Men Elite Road head coach, has also confirmed his presence. Fraser has had an extensive career wearing the Maple Leaf racing around the world, and is now the leader of the Men’s road cycling program in Canada. Fraser, the 2004 Canadian Road Race Champion, is one of Canada’s most prominent alumni, twice having won the NRC Points title in the United states. Fraser represented Canada at three Olympic Games (Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004) and five Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006).

With the addition of these two high-profile guests, coaches from every cycling discipline will be in attendance at this event –road, track, mountain bike, bmx and para-cycling– which represents a great opportunity for up and coming riders and club/provincial coaches to ask questions, challenge and pick the brains of these decision makers.

The guest list is packed with Olympians and Paralympians, notably Catharine Pendrel, Tara Whitten, Clara Hughes, Joelle Numainville, Emily Batty, Jasmin Glaesser, Gillian Carleton, Joseph Veloce, Monique Sullivan, Laura Brown, Marie-Eve Croteau, Shelley Gautier, Marie-Claude Molnar, Jaye Milley, and many more.

Coaches present will be Jacques Landry, Dan Proulx, Gord Fraser, Tanya Dubnicoff, Eric Van Den Eynde, Denise Kelly, and Adam Muys.

The event gathering all these Olympians and Paralympians will be held on October 26, 2012 at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto, ON.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.issmembership.com/oca/events/2012-10-26_Celebration_of_Excellence_October_26/register.asp?volunteer=0

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BATTY, NUMAINVILLE JOINS IMPRESSIVE GUEST LIST AT CYCLING CELEBRATION

Cycling Celebration on October 26 keeps getting bigger and better every day

(Ottawa, ON – October 16, 2012) Olympians Emily Batty and Joëlle Numainville confirmed their presence at the upcoming Cycling Celebration to be held in at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto, ON.

Batty of Brooklin, ON, who stepped on the World Cup podium for the first time this past season, has continued to show tremendous progress on the international scene in her first year in the elite category, and showed great courage and determination as she started the 2012 Olympic Mountain bike race with a broken collarbone, an injury she sustained just days before the biggest race of the last four years. Batty is a four-time Canadian U23 Champion in women’s cross-country Mountain Bike.

Numainville, one of the Worlds’ best sprinters in the women’s road peloton, also added her name to the confirmed guest list of Olympians and Paralympians. Numainville of Montreal, QC won the 2010 Canadian Road Championships, and finished third this season at the Tour of Flanders, one of the biggest races on the women’s calendar.

In addition to these two Olympic athletes, Olympic coach Denise Kelly also confirmed her attendance. Kelly is the Head coach of the Canadian Women’s Road Cycling team, and notably led the Canadian team to the Olympic Games and World Championships this past season.

So far, the guest list is filled with stars of Canadian cycling, including sports legend Clara Hughes, World Champion Catharine Pendrel, Olympic medallists Tara Whitten, Jasmin Glaesser, Gillian Carleton and Laura Brown, as well as Paralympic medallists Robbi Weldon and Marie-Claude Molnar.

Coaches who confirmed their presence are Head Coach Jacques Landry, Tanya Dubnicoff, Adam Muys, Eric Van Den Eynde and Denise Kelly.

The event gathering all these Olympians and Paralympians will be held on October 26, 2012 at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto, ON.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.issmembership.com/oca/events/2012-10-26_Celebration_of_Excellence_October_26/register.asp?volunteer=0

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ROAD TO RIO 2016 BEGINS IN TORONTO WITH CELEBRATION OF CYCLING SUCCESS

Cycling Canada embarks on new quadrennial plan with hopes of topping the Olympic podium in 2016

(Ottawa, ON – October 5, 2012) Cycling Canada, the governing body of cycling in Canada, is kicking off the new Olympic Cycle in style, hosting a celebration of cycling successes in Toronto on October 26th that will feature some of Canada’s top athletes, coaches and cycling alumni.

Dozens of Canada’s cycling stars and alumni are expected to meet in Toronto on October 26th for an exciting evening that aims at celebrating the successes of Canadian Cycling teams on the international scene over the last four years, and kick off the next Olympic-cycle in which Canada aims to increase its medal-performances from the 2012 Games in London.

“We are excited to kick off our road to Rio 2016 with what promises to be a magnificent event in Toronto, ON, this upcoming October 26. Cycling fans from across Canada, especially in the greater Toronto area, will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mingle with Canada’s top cyclists, Canadian team coaches and alumni – all under a single roof. These last Olympic Games in London inspired our great nation, and has confirmed that we are definitely on track to become one of the top cycling nations in the World by 2020 and beyond,” said Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of Cycling Canada.

Among the confirmed guests to date are World Champion Catharine Pendrel, three-time World Champion Tara Whitten, the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Women’s Team Pursuit squad comprised of Whitten, Jasmin Glaesser, Gillian Carleton and Laura Brown, two-time Olympic medallist in cycling and legendary Olympian Clara Hughes, 2012 Paralympic Gold Medallist and two-time World Champion Robbi Weldon, 2012 Paralympic Bronze medallist Marie-Claude Molnar, four-time UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup and UCI Para-cycling Road World Champion Marie-Ève Croteau, track cycling Olympians Monique Sullivan and Joseph Veloce as well as Paralympians Shelley Gautier, Brayden McDougall, Jaye Milley, Robert Labbé, pilot Emilie Roy and Dominique Mainguy.

Prominent coaches are also expected to be present, such as Canada’s top cycling coach and High Performance Director Jacques Landry, former Track World Champion Tanya Dubnicoff, who led Canada’s Women Team Pursuit to a bronze medal at the recent Olympic Games, BMX guru and Canadian team Head Coach Adam Muys, as well as the Canadian Para-cycling Head Coach Eric Van Den Eynde.

More athletes and high-profile alumni are expected to add their names to that list in the next couple days adding to this event that will bring most of Canada’s top stars under one roof for an exciting evening of celebration.

Added Mathieu: “Without the support of our cycling community as a whole, including our athletes, world-class coaches, administrators, officials, financial partners and aspiring partners, as well as with the ongoing support from the Cycling Canada Club and the Vision 2020 group, our ambitious objective of becoming a world-leading cycling nation wouldn’t be possible.  We are very grateful for their continuous support.”

The event will be held on October 26th at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto. Tickets are only $ 50 and can be purchased here: http://www.issmembership.com/oca/events/2012-10-26_Celebration_of_Excellence_October_26/register.asp?volunteer=0

For more information on the event, please visit cyclingcanada.ca.

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Come meet Canada’s top cyclists in Toronto!

Cycling Canada Club presents… your chance to meet Canada’s top cyclists

Friday October 26, 2012

The Arcadian Loft – Toronto, ON – 6:00 – 10:00pm

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Canadian cyclists over the past four years. Meet current athletes, racing alumni and relive great moments from the recent past.

  • Posters available for autographs and special London Olympic/Paralympic pins!
  • Relive the Canadian Cycling moments on video from the 2012 Olympic Games!
  • Have a chance at winning a LOOK Road Bike!
  • Bid on exclusive Auction item in the silent auction!
  • Get an autograph, take a photo with an Olympian or Paralympian, and so much more!

Tickets $50 each

>> PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

>> YOUR CHANCE TO MEET CYCLING OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS!

Includes: Limited edition Cycling Canada Olympic/Paralympic pin & poster, cash bar and premium Appetizers from Oliver & Bonacini

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Cycling Canada Coaching Recognition Award

General award description

Coaching is at the heart of cycling performance at every level from teaching basic cycling skills in a school or club through to training athletes for the Olympic Games or Tour de France.

One of the key milestones in the progression of any athlete is to become Canadian Champion. The CC Coaching development Committee wants to recognize the contributions of the outstanding coaches who dedicate their time and effort to ensuring that athletes are well supported in their preparation and in competition projects to achieve their best performances at the Canadian Championships.

 

A recognition award will be attributed in each of the following cycling sports*:

1. BMX

2. Mountain Bike

3. Road

4. Track

5. Para cycling

6. Cyclo Cross

*Candidates must me eligibility criteria

 

You can apply or nominate a coach using the following link:

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FZW2LXW

 

Click here for more details and the eligibility criteria

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PENDREL RIDES TO 15TH AS SHE DEFENDED HER WORLDS TITLE

Elite Women, Elite Men and Junior Men competition held today in Austria at Mountain Bike Worlds

(Saalfelden, AUT – September 8, 2012) Catharine Pendrel (Kamloops, BC) posted the top Canadian result in the Women Elite cross-country race at the 2012 UCI World Championships in Saalfelden, Austria, on Saturday, riding the 15th spot as she defended her rainbow jersey as the 2011 World Champion.

Pendrel, who won the UCI World Cup Title this season, crossed the line showing a time deficit of 4:51 on the winner and newly crowned World Champion, Julie Bresset of France (1:32.25). Norway’s Gunn-Rita Dahle-Felsjaa came second, while Georgia Gould of the United States of America took the bronze medal.

Emily Batty, who suffered from a clavicle fracture only days prior to the 2012 Olympic Games in London and still managed to complete the race, went on today to post the 18th fastest time. Sandra Walter took the 35th spot, while both Amanda Sin and 2004 Olympic Silver Medallist Marie-Hélène Prémont were lapped in the last lap, finishing 37th and 38th respectively.

“The Olympics are an all-consuming event. Catharine and Emily put everything they had into the Olympics this year. It’s difficult to recover your form in time to challenge at the World Championships when the two events are so close together. Both riders will be looking forward to some well deserved rest and recovery now. I’m confident that with after a couple of weeks, both riders will eagerly begin training for 2013. I know they’ll both be back on the podium next season,” said Canadian Mountain Bike Team Head Coach Dan Proulx.

Added Proulx: “This was a very good season for Canada’s women. We went into Worlds as the number 1 ranked team in the World. Pendrel won the World Cup series overall. Emily Batty made the World Cup podium several times and reached an entirely new level of performance. Catharine Pendrel won 3 World Cups. We have every reason to feel optimistic about the future.”

In the Men’s Elite race, Switzerland stole the show by sweeping the podium of the 38.3-km race. Nino Schurter took the victory with a time of 1:40.44, followed 29s later by his teammate Lukas Fluckiger, and 51s later by Mathias Fluckiger. Canada’s Geoff Kabush placed 18th, while Derek Zandstra placed 23rr and Raphael Gagné took the 36th rank. Cameron Jette was lapped with three of eight laps to go.

Also featured today was the Men junior race. Canadian Champion Marc-Antoine Nadon of Timmins, ON posted the best Canadian result, in 33rd place. Alexandre Vialle and Peter Disera were both lapped in the last lap. Four riders from France placed within the Top 6 in a tightly contested race won by New Zealand’s Anton Cooper.

The 2012 UCI Mountain Bike and Trial World Championships ends tomorrow with the presentation the Cross Country Eliminator race, which makes its debut on the UCI World Championships programme.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, MOUNTAIN BIKE

Women Elite (Distance: 29.3 Km)

1. BRESSET, Julie [FRANCE] 1:32:25

2. DAHLE FLESJAA, Gunn-Rita [NORWAY] +01:47

3. GOULD, Georgia [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA] +03:12

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15. PENDREL, Catharine [CANADA] +04:51

18. BATTY, Emily [CANADA] +05:42

35. WALTER, Sandra [CANADA] +12:30

37. SIN, Amanda [CANADA] -1LAP

38. PREMONT, Marie-Helene [CANADA] -1LAP

 

Men Junior (Distance: 24.8 Km)

1. COOPER, Anton [NEW-ZEALAND] 1:06:53

2. KORETZKY, Victor [FRANCE] +02:17

3. CAROD, Titouan [FRANCE] +02:34

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33. NADON, Marc-Antoine [CANADA] +08:50

55. VIALLE, Alexandre [CANADA] -1LAP

73. DISERA, Peter [CANADA] -1LAP

 

Men Elite (Distance: 38.3 Km)

1. SCHURTER, Nino [SWITZERLAND] 1:40:55

2. FLÜCKIGER, Lukas [SWITZERLAND] +00:29

3. FLÜCKIGER, Mathias [SWITZERLAND] +00:51

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18. KABUSH, Geoff [CANADA] +05:01

23. ZANDSTRA, Derek [CANADA] +06:10

36. GAGNE, Raphael [CANADA] +09:37

56. JETTE, Cameron [CANADA] -3LAP

 

Full results can be found at www.uci.ch.

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FRÉDÉRIQUE TRUDEL POWERS HER WAY TO THE TOP 10 AT MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Trudel among group of eleven Canadians competing in opening cross-country races in Austria

(Saalfelden, AUT – September 7, 2012) Frédérique Trudel of Breakyville, QC rode to the Top 10 as the 2012 UCI Mountain bike and Trials World Championships in Saalfelden, Austria kicked off today for the individual cross-country events, featuring the women junior race and both the U23 Men and Women races.

Trudel crossed the finish line 6:51 after the newly crowned World Champion in the category, Andrea Waldis of Switzerland.

Two other Canadians were in the Women Junior contest. Rachel Pageau finished the course in 26th place, while Frédérique Larose-Gingras finished 35th, being lapped on the last lap.

In the U23 races, Canada had representatives in both the Men and Women races. 2012 Canadian U23 champion Léandre Bouchard was the top Canadian in the men’s race, taking the 29th place. Jeremy Martin and Antoine Caron also finished the race, placing 49th and 54th respectively. Evan Guthrie was also lapped in the last lap, and took the 54th place.

On the women’s side, Andréane Pichette, the reigning Canadian Champion in the category, placed 23rd, while Andréanne Lanthier-Nadeau crossed the line just behind her teammate Pichette, in 24th place. Caley brooks completed the course in 32nd place, while Hayley Smith was lapped in the second to last lap.

The event continues tomorrow with the presentation of both Elite World Championships races, and the Men Junior race. Canadian Catharine Pendrel, the reigning World Champion and 2012 UCI World Cup Champion, will be defending her rainbow stripes in the Women Elite race.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, MOUNTAIN BIKE

Women Junior

1. WALDIS, Andrea [SWITZERLAND] 1:07:29

2. WIEDENROTH, Sofia [GERMANY] +00:30

3. PUTZ, Lena [GERMANY] +01:19

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10. TRUDEL, Frederique [CANADA] +06:51

26. PAGEAU, Rachel [CANADA] +11:37

35. LAROSE-GINGRAS, Frédérique [CANADA] -1LA

Men U23

1. CINK, Ondrej [CZECH REPUBLIC] 1:19:40

2. VAN DER HEIJDEN, Michiel [NETHERLANDS] +00:14

3. BRAIDOT, Daniele [ITALY] +00:48

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29. BOUCHARD, Leandre [CANADA] +07:13

49. MARTIN, Jeremy [CANADA] +10:34

54. CARON, Antoine [CANADA] +11:17

62. GUTHRIE, Evan [CANADA] -1LAP

Women U23

1. NEFF, Jolanda [SWITZERLAND] 1:23:57

2. BELOMOYNA, Yana [UKRAINE] +00:18

3. GORYCKA, Paula [POLAND] +00:27

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23. PICHETTE, Andréanne [CANADA] +11:51

24. LANTHIER-NADEAU, Andreane [CANADA] +11:55

32. BROOKS, Cayley [CANADA] +14:32

40. SMITH, Haley [CANADA] -2LAP

Full results can be found at www.uci.ch.

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HOLLY FENIAK WORLD JUNIOR WOMEN DH CHAMPION; SMITH THIRD

Canada wins second Women Junior Championships titles in three year

(Leogang, AUT – September 2, 2012) Canada’s Holly Feniak, who lives in Sunshine Coast, British Colombia, will be bringing the highly coveted rainbow jersey to Canada, winning the World title in the Junior Women race.

Feniak, a first year junior rider in women’s downhill, won the Women Junior race at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in Leogang, Austria, on Sunday.

“The first day of practice wasn’t really good for me. I didn’t feel confident on the track. I came back to the hotel and said to myself ‘I came all this way, spent all this money, I cannot go in to tomorrow and be scared and afraid of the track. I have to push through it, focus.’ I did that on the second day, and that’s when I came up with the speed, and the confidence. I brought that confidence in today. Today was worst run, very sketchy and pretty scary,” said Feniak, who received great support from her local surrounding communities to send her to the World Championships. “I am very lucky I squeezed up and made it to the top.”

“I cannot say enough about this whole week is the incredible support of Cycling Canada and the National Team. Team Canada this year has been incredible. We are all really good friends, and it’s been really fun. The coaches have been so supportive – the best coaching I ever had. They are really helpful, I didn’t have to worry about anything but my riding. That’s a really great feeling. I definitely couldn’t have done it without them. The mechanics have also been unbelievable. I can’t find words to describe how much of a big help it is to have them take your bike, clean them up, dial it for you. Coming the next morning with a completely dialed bike is great to ride.

In the men’s elite race, Canada’s best downhiller Steve Smith showed he can still excel among the world’s best, taking the bronze medal in a tightly contested race. Yesterday, Smith posted the second fastest time, just 0.5 seconds behind Greg Minnar of the Republic of South Africa. Today, Minnar won the race, and it was Great Britain’s Gee Atherton who grabbed the silver.

“Everybody comes to World Champs to win. I didn’t win, but if I am not on top, I’d rather be on the podium. I’ve had silver and bronze, so hopefully the next one will be Gold,” said Smith. “The track was awesome – quite grippy as the sun was out all day. I can’t believe the crowd; I have been here twice now for World Cups and they didn’t even have half the crowd we’ve had today. There were people all the way down, it was full of people, so it made the race good.

Smith won the silver medal at the 2010 World Championships, in Mont-Sainte-Anne. For Greg Minnar, this is his second title and ninth medal at UCI World Championships. Minnar last won the title at the 2003 edition of the Worlds, in Lugano.

In the Women’s Elite front, Canada was the second best country of the day at these World Championships, placing three girls in the Top 10, and four in the Top 12. Micayla Gatto rode to the sixth place, while reigning Canaidan Champion Casey Brown took seventh place. The bronze medallist from last year, Claire Buchar, rode to the ninth place while Lauren Rosser had the eleventh fastest time.

“It was a physically demanding course, This is my best results at World Champs to date,” said Micayla Gatto. “I went around a few things I should have jumped. That was kind of a mental block for me this year. I now know what to work on for next year.”

Gatto added: “The Canadian team staff was amazing all week, from physiotherapists to mechanics to coaching. Everyone was so organized, and it took the stress of any and all our planning. Our accommodation was amazing, and we had great food all week. All that definitely made me concentrates on my race.

Goeff Pendrel, Head coach of the Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Progam: “I’m incredibly happy with the performance of all our athletes at this year’s World Championships.  It really is a pleasure to work with individuals that are so obviously dedicated and motivated to achieve success at the highest level.  Their efforts have raised Canada’s profile in downhill to a new level, we are a force to be reckoned with!  Our two medals are really icing on the cake, both well deserved and hard fought victories for Steve and Holly.  I’m excited for what the future holds for Canadian Downhill!”

In the Men’s junior race, Forrest Riesco was Canada’s best of the day, taking the 25th spot.

The 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships now turn to the cross-country portion, and Canada’s Catharine Pendrel will be defending her rainbow jersey in the women’s elite race.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – DOWNHILL

Junior Women

1. CAN FENIAK, Holly 4:01.622

2. GBR SEAGRAVE, Tahnee [4:09.717] +08.095

3. AUS BEECROFT, Danielle [4:19.567] +17.945

 

Junior Men

1. FRA BRUNI, Loic [3:29.139]

2. USA RUDE, JR Richard [3:32.260] +03.121

3. AUS FEARON, Connor [3:34.083] +04.944

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25. CAN RIESCO, Forrest [3:45.130] +15.991

30. CAN LANGEVIN, Hugo [3:46.772] +17.633

42. CAN WALLACE, Mark [3:51.136] +21.997

66. CAN RICARD, Philippe [4:08.269] +39.130

71. CAN VEZINA, Mckay [4:34.026] +1:04.887

 

Elite Women

1. FRA CHARRE, Morgane [3:50.654]

2. FRA RAGOT, Emmeline [3:51.853] +01.199

3. GBR CARPENTER, Manon [3:52.144] +01.490

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6. CAN GATTO, Micayla [4:00.191] +09.537

7. CAN BROWN, Casey [4:00.265] +09.611

9. CAN BUCHAR, Claire [4:04.574] +13.920

11. CAN ROSSER, Lauren [4:05.404] +14.750

 

Elite Men

1. RSA MINNAAR, Greg [3:21.790]

2. GBR ATHERTON, Gee [3:22.371] +00.581

3. CAN SMITH, Steve [3:23.004] +01.214

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43. CAN BEER, Matthew [3:34.613] +12.823

48. CAN SANGERS, Kyle [3:37.514] +15.724

79. CAN GAUVIN, Remi [3:49.478] +27.688

 

Full results at www.uci.ch.

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STEVE SMITH SECOND, HOLLY FENIAK FASTEST IN JUNIOR WOMEN IN DOWNHILL TIMED SESSION AT MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLDS

Canada places three in Top 10 in Women Elite; McKay Vezina

(Leogang, AUT – September 1, 2012) The Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Team is ready to make a statement tomorrow in the Downhill Finals at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, with the downhill portion held in Leogang, Austria.

In the opening day of the downhill competition, Canada excelled in all categories of the timed session, Junior and Elite for both Men and Women. Finals will be held tomorrow.

Holly Feniak, a young rider from Sunshine Coast in BC and racing at the first UCI World Championships in her first Women Junior season, showed she is a World Championships contender by posting the fastest time in her category. Feniak rode the course with a time of 4:07.362, a lead of 11s over the second fastest rider.

Canada’s team had four riders in the Top 10 combined in the elite categories, with 2010 silver medallist Steve Smith (Cassidy, BC) posting a time of 3:27.156, the second fastest time of the large Men Elite group by less than half a second.

In the Women elite session, Canada had three riders crack the Top 10 of the timed session, with Micayla Gatto speeding to the sixth place, 2010 World Junior Champion Lauren Rosser riding to the ninth place, and 2011 Worlds Bronze Medallist Claire Buchar in tenth place.

Finally, McKay Vezina posted the seventh fastest time on the Men Junior group.

The Finals will be raced tomorrow, Sunday.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – DOWNHILL TIMED SESSION

Junior Women

1. FENIAK, Holly [4:07.362]

2. SEAGRAVE, Tahnee [4:18.852] +11.490

3. BEECROFT, Danielle [4:28.258] +20.896

Junior Men

1. BRUNI, Loic [3:34.166]

2. NIEDERBERGER, Noel [3:38.962] +04.796

3. MCGLONE, Fraser [3:40.789] +06.623

7. VEZINA, Mckay [3:42.785] +08.619

19. WALLACE, Mark [3:45.675] +11.509

43. RIESCO, Forrest [3:53.728] +19.562

61. LANGEVIN, Hugo [4:02.960] +28.794

65. RICARD, Philippe [4:07.111] +32.945

Elite Women

1. RAGOT, Emmeline [3:56.974]

2. PUGIN, Floriane [3:57.974] +01.000

3. CARPENTER, Manon [4:01.329] +04.355

6. GATTO, Micayla [4:10.395] +13.421

9. ROSSER, Lauren [4:11.887] +14.913

10. BUCHAR, Claire [4:13.390] +16.416

19. BROWN, Casey [4:23.448] +26.474

21. MILLER, Miranda [4:26.035] +29.061

Elite Men

1. HANNAH, Michael [3:26.636]

2. SMITH, Steve [3:27.156] +00.520

3. MINNAAR, Greg [3:27.936] +01.300

39. GAUVIN, Remi [3:41.540] +14.904

58. BEER, Matthew [3:48.146] +21.510

66. SANGERS, Kyle [3:48.978] +22.342

 

Full results can be posted shortly at www.uci.ch.

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