South African dominated day one of the CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Diani, Kwale County, stamping their authority in the Individual Time Trial (ITT) contests with strong displays in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s elite races.<\/p>\n
The evening session was all about \u201cNkosi Sikeleli Africa\u201d as the South African anthem reverberated across Diani as the riders from \u201cMzansi\u201d won three out of four events in the under-23 and the elite categories for both men and women.<\/p>\n
In the elite men\u2019s contest,\u00a0\u200eBrandon Dawnes won the title in 16 minutes, 29.22 seconds followed by compatriot Resenburg Van Janse (16:38.78) and Mauritius\u2019 Henri Mayer (16:49.36) in a tightly-fought contest.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eDespite the victory, Dawnes admitted the coastal conditions had pushed him to the edge.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e\u201cThe humidity was a big factor for me today. The course was flat and there was a little bit of wind, but I managed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e\u201cOn a flat course, the results are really tight, but I\u2019m happy to have come out with the win and wear the jersey for a year.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u200eKenya\u2019s Evan Kimani was the top home finisher in the elite men\u2019s ITT, clocking 17:46.18 for 10th place, while teammate Peterson Kamau returned 18:41.45 for 15th.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u201cThe fans really came out in large numbers to give us support, that has really motivated us,\u201d\u00a0Kimani said.<\/p>\n
\u200eIt was another victory for the squad from Johannesburg in the men\u2019s under-23 race as South Africa\u2019s Joshua Dike (16:45.90) claimed gold ahead of Eritrea\u2019s Mewael Girmay (17:01.01) and Morocco\u2019s Driss El Alouani (17:11.54).<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eIn the elite women\u2019s ITT, South Africa\u2019s Lucy Young defended the title she won last year at altitude in Eldoret, stopping the clock at 18:34.44 at sea level.\u00a0\u200e<\/p>\n
\u200eMauritius\u2019\u00a0Aurelie Halbwachs followed in 19:13.25, with Rwanda\u2019s Xaveline Nirere sealing third in 19:31.32.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e\u201cIt feels incredible to have won. I worked really hard for it because I was the defending champion and I wanted to retain it,\u201d Young said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s much easier coming down from altitude to race at sea level as my training is based in the high altitude.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u200eYoung added that her build-up to the continental showdown was sharp and well-timed.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e\u201cI got on my TT bike a month ago. My training was perfect, I had no injuries, and I just love the journey getting here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eShe also expressed her fondness for racing in Kenya.<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e\u201cI love Kenya. Every time I come here, I\u2019m pleased with the scenery and the people.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eKenya\u2019s top finisher in the elite women\u2019s race was Kendra Tabu, who clocked 21:23.27. Nancy Debe placed 14th in 22:44.98.<\/p>\n
\u200eIn the under-23 women\u2019s ITT, Algeria\u2019s Nesrine Houili stormed to gold in 19:32.97, followed by Rwanda\u2019s Jazilla Mwamikazi in 19:48.46, with Eritrea\u2019s Araya Chneslasie securing bronze in 20:26.36.<\/p>\n
\u200eIn the morning races, in the junior category, Ethiopian Kiros Kahsay Tsige and Hardy Tristan were crowned the champions.<\/p>\n
Tsige won the women’s race in 19:59.09 ahead of Eritrea’s Tesfu Adyam who was second clocking 20:09.80 and Rwanda’s Yvonne Masengesho who clocked 20:30.22.<\/p>\n
\u200eIn the men’s race, Hardy Tristan stopped the clock in 17:12.82 with Eritrea’s Efriem Nahom in second place clocking 17:33.34 with South African Woolley Dean in third place clocking 17:34.03.<\/p>\n
\u200eMeanwhile, Masengesho noted that before coming to the continental showpiece, she had tested herself at the UCI World Championship held in Rwanda in September.<\/p>\n
\u200eKenyan riders Mercy Eragae and Sharon Cheruiyot finished 10th and 12th respectively clocking 24:40.45 and 26:03.49.<\/p>\n
\u200eEragae, who was making her second appearance at the continental showpiece after her appearance last year in Eldoret, highlighted the difference in climate.<\/p>\n
\u200eIn the men’s junior race Kenyan Joseph Muiruri and Nicholas Amani finished 24th and 25th respectively clocking 21:56.50 and 22:58.52<\/p>\n
Day One Selected results:<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eIndividual Time Trial (Junior women):<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e1. Kiros Kahsay Tsige (ETH) 19:59.090<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Tesfu Adyam (ERI) 20:09.804<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Yvonne Masengesho (RWA) 20:30.228<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Gimbato Tamenne Rahel (ETH) 21:00.278<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Helen Olwange (RSA) 21:01.028<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Orr Chanel (RSA) 21:13.744<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Janse Van Vuuren Delsia (NAM) 21:28.964<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Zerrouki Yousra (ALG) 23:39.000<\/p>\n
\u200e9. Godwin Osaretin Grace (NIG) 23:45.636<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Eragae Jepkorir Mercy (KEN) 24:40.454<\/p>\n
\u200eIndividual Time Trial (junior men):<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e1. Hardy Tristan (MU) 17:12.822<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Nahom Efriem 9ERI) 17:33.341<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Dean Woolley (RSA) 17:34.030<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Teklemarian keven (ERI) 17:37.845<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Moise Ntirenaganya (RWA) 17:56.130<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Hamzoui Mohamed Amine (ALG) 18:00.393<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Suren Roger (NAM) 18:06.777<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Fsaha Welay Samere (ETH) 18:16.263<\/p>\n
\u200e9. Paul Miro (UGA) 18:19.070<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Hazioui Salah (ALG) 18:35.490<\/p>\n
\u200eIndividual Women (under 23):<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e1. Houili Nesrine (ALG) 19:32.979<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Mwamikazi Jazilla (RWA) 19:48.469<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Chneslasie Araya Monaliza (ERI) 20:26.367<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Fiseha Suzana (ERI) 20:49.824<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Metoevi Charlotte (BEN) 21:15787<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Miria Nantume 9UGA) 21:34.767<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Houssou Vanette (BEN) 21:35.902<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Njeri Umi Josette (KEN) 22:31.242<\/p>\n
\u200e9. De Araujo Filomena Correa Carla (ANG) 28:17.831<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Hannah Kibet (KEN) 28:25.623<\/p>\n
\u200eIndividal Time Trial Men (under-23):<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200e1. Joshua Dike (RSA) 16:45.904<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Mewael Girmay (ERI) 17:01.015<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Driss El Alouani (MAR) 17:11.545<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Abdellah Mimouni (ALG) 17:17.543<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Etienne Tuyizere (RWA) 17:41.815<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Hebron Berhane (ERI) 17:50.497<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Geremedhin Hailemaryam (ETH) 17:54.038<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Tekle Alemayo (ETH) 17:58.328<\/p>\n
\u200e9. Samuel Niyonkuru (RWA) 18:03.222<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Ryno Schutte (RSA) 18:08.244<\/p>\n
\u200eIndividual Time Trial (elite men):<\/p>\n
\u200e1. Brandon Downes (RSA) 16:29.226<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Rensburg Van Janse (RSA) 16:38.787<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Alexandre Mayer (MU) 16:49.361<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Shemu Nsengiyumwa (RWA) 16:53.370<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Azzedine Lagab (ALG) 17:20.591<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Merhawi Kudus (ERI) 17:20.966<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Moise Mugisha (RWA) 17:23.393<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Achraf Ed Doghmy (MAR) 17:30.605<\/p>\n
\u200e9. Anass Ait El Abdia (MAR) 17:45.947<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Evan Kimani (KEN) 17:46.183<\/p>\n
\u200e\u200eIndividual Time Trial (elite women):<\/p>\n
\u200e1. Lucy Young (RSA) 18:34.449<\/p>\n
\u200e2. Aurelie Halbwachs (MU) 19:13.256<\/p>\n
\u200e3. Xaveline Nidere (RWA) 19:31.324<\/p>\n
\u200e4. Lucie De Marigny (MU) 19:37.669<\/p>\n
\u200e5. Diane Ingabire (RWA) 19:44.958<\/p>\n
\u200e6. Brhan Abrha (ETH) 19:46.499<\/p>\n
\u200e7. Adiam Mengs (ERI) 20:04.517<\/p>\n
\u200e8. Serkalem Watango (ETH) 20:32.951<\/p>\n
\u200e9. Kendra Tabu (KEN) 21:23.279<\/p>\n
\u200e10. Birikti Fessehaye (ERI) 21:32.798<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"South African dominated day one of the CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Diani, Kwale County, stamping their…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":302728,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[569],"tags":[64,63,784,172829,85],"class_list":["post-302727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-cycling","tag-road-cycling-african-championships","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=302727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302727\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/302728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=302727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=302727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=302727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}