Team USA's Kristin Armstrong wins 3rd consecutive cycling time trial gold medal

The American cyclist made it three consecutive gold medals on Wednesday, the ageless wonder conquering a brutal course at the Rio Games. Her time of 44 minutes, 26.42 seconds topped reigning bronze medalist Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia by the slimmest of margins: 5.55 seconds.

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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on August 10, 2016 at 1:22pm

Isn't it awesome?!?!?

A great place to post/check/discuss updates on the Olympics, here's a thread that also has a complete schedule:

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/watching-olympic-cycling-c...

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 10, 2016 at 3:17pm

From Gene's story about a multiple 1st place gold medal finisher to an inspiring story about an Olympic cycling competitor who finished last, and was proud and amazed that he was actually competing in THE Olympics!

Way to show 'em Dan! A fierce competitor in the true Olympic spirit!

Dan Craven of Namibia finished last in cyclng's time trial today 8-10-16.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/10/d...