Tag: Women’s road cycling
Olympic cycling road races are studies in contrast
TOKYO — The men's and women's Olympic road races that begin the cycling program at the Tokyo Games this weekend are similar only in...
Japan’s judoka stars look to calm nation’s Olympic angst
TOKYO — The first day of full competition of the Tokyo Games could mark the turning point for an uneasy Japanese public that overwhelmingly...
Olympic cyclists enjoy natural COVID-19 bubble outside Tokyo
TOKYO — The indignant outcry from the UCI, the global governing body for cycling, and several dozen riders that would be competing in the...
AP Sportlight
July 23
1907 — Australasia beats British Isles 3-2 to win...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 20
1858 — Fans are charged for the first time...
AP Sportlight
July 14
1951 — Citation is the first horse to win...
Montana town of grizzly attack a popular stop for cyclists
HELENA Mont. — A tiny western Montana town where a grizzly bear pulled a woman from her tent and killed her this week welcomes...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 13
1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the...
Britain, Netherlands aim for more cycling gold in Tokyo
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Britain won six gold medals and 12 overall at the 2016 Games, thanks mostly to its dominance in the velodrome. Jason...