September 19/98 11:53 am - Commonwealth Games Update

Posted by Editor on 09/19/98
 

Commonwealth Games News

Women‚s Match Sprint - 1/4 Finals

Canadians Tanya Dubnicoff and Lori Ann Muenzer continue to advance, each winning their 1/4 Final matchups in 2 straight rides. Lori Ann Muenzer now faces a crucial test against Michelle Ferris of Australia, however, whatever the outcome, Canada has at least 1 medal in this event.

1. Tanya Dubnicoff (Canada) bt Halimah Mohammad Janis (Malaysia) 2-0 (12.840, 12.704)

2. Michelle Ferris (Australia) bt Melanie Szubrycht (England) 2-0 (12.866, 13.023)

3. Lori Muenzer (Canada) bt Tracey Van Niekerk (South Africa) 2-0 (12.549, 12.110)

4. Lyndelle Higginson (Australia) bt Fiona Ramage (New Zealand) 2-0 (12.192, 13.133)

Men's 4000M Team Pursuit Qualifying

1. Australia 4:17.999
2. New Zealand 4:18.595
3. England 4:19.872

Canada does not have a team in this event.