France finish 1-2 in men´s mountain bike cross country

Source: Xinhua | 08-23-2008 21:15

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- France finished one-two in mountain bike men's cross country race at the Beijing Olympic Games here on Saturday.

Cyclists compete during the men's cross country of  the Beijing Olymic Games cycling-mountain bike event  at Laoshan Mountain Bike Course in Beijing, China,  Aug. 23, 2008. Julien Absalon of France claimed the  title in this event with a time of 1:55:59.  (Xinhua Photo)

Julien Absalon took the gold medal, some one minute ahead of his compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud who finished second. The bronze medal was won by Nino Schurter of Switzerland.

Cyclists start off during the men's cross country of the Beijing  Olymic Games cycling-mountain bike event at Laoshan Mountain Bike  Course in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Julien Absalon of France  claimed the title in this event with a time of 1:55:59.(Xinhua Photo)

Editor:Chen Ge