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Leontien Zijlaard wins Sydney 2000 women's individual time trial road cycling gold
Leontien Zijlaard won the women's individual time trial gold medal in road cycling at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000.
2000-09-30 · Cycling Road Course, Centennial Parklands, Australia
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The story
Leontien Zijlaard won the women's individual time trial gold medal in road cycling at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000. The title went to Netherlands, with the competition held at Cycling Road Course, Centennial Parklands, Australia.
How it unfolded
Mari Holden (USA) took silver; Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli (France) took bronze.
The wider picture
The individual time trial sent riders onto the course separately, with elapsed time determining the ranking. It differed from the mass-start road race, where the riders competed together and the finishing order decided the result. The fastest completed ride won this medal, while the road race had its own champion and podium. Riders represented their national delegations at the Games, rather than competing for their professional trade teams.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Leontien Zijlaard | Netherlands |
| Silver | Mari Holden | USA |
| Bronze | Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli | France |
Sources
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