By Jonas Terrado
Jermyn Prado was a denied of a double gold after finishing second in the women’s road race of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Tagaytay City.
Jermyn Prado was denied of a double gold after finishing second in the women’s road race of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Tagaytay City(Jonas Terrado)
Prado was beaten by Vietnam’s Thi That Nguyen in a 1-2 sprint finish despite identical of the 32-kilometer race that ended at The Praying Hands Monument in this city.
Both riders, who broke away from the lead group that included 14 riders, finished with identical clockings of three hours, 23 minutes and 57 seconds.
The 26-year-old Navy personnel settled for a silver a day after topping the women’s individual time trial race.
Indonesia’s Delia Ayustina Priatna beat out Malaysia’s Jupha Som Net for the bronze, 1:05 behind the winner, while local bet Marella Salamat placed seventh after she was one of four riders that had identical gaps of 1:07.
Third pinay rider Kate Yasmin Velasco was 14th out of 16 participants, 5:47 off the pace.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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