September 4/99 9:31 am - Jeanson Wins in Killington, Trans-Canada Stage 2

Posted by Editor on 09/4/99
 

Jeanson Takes Killington Stage

Quebec Junior Genevieve Jeanson has taken the first stage of the Killington stage race, one of the most prestigious races in the U.S. She dropped fellow Quebec racer Lyne Bessette (Saturn) on the long climb up Brandon Gap to win the 119 kilometre stage by 6 seconds over Bessette. Catherine Cardwell was third, and another Canadian - Leigh Hobson - fourth. In the men‚s race Trent Klasna beat breakaway partner Eddy Gragus to take the 159 kilometre stage. Top Canadian was Samuel Thibideau (Degree-Radio Energie) in 9th place.

Women
1. Genvevieve Jeanson CAN 3:36:45
2. Lyne Bessette CAN Saturn at 0:06
3. Catherine Cardwell USA 2:22
4. Leigh Hobson CAN Schwalb 6:59
5. Pam Schuster USA Timex s.t.

11. Sophie St Jacques CAN Elita 7:17
33. Kathleen Millar CAN 19:38

Men
1. Trent Klasna USA Navigators 4:11:35
2. Eddy Gragus USA IKO at 0:35
3. Devens Hamblin USA Navigators s.t.
4. Antonio Cruz USA 1:24
5. Will Frischkorn USA 2:23

9. Samuel Thibideau CAN Degree-Radio Energie 8:58
21. Charles Dionne CAN Degree-Radio Energie 23:01
23. Peter Wedge CAN Degree-Radio Energie 23:04
27. Bruno Langlois CAN
28. Martin St Laurent CAN Degree-Radio Energie both s.t.
37. Antione Varghese CAN Kissena 23:13
61. Pascal Choquette CAN Degree-Radio Energie 28:47


Trans-Canada Tour Stage 2