From: Biniam Tekle (biniamt@dehai.org)
Date: Wed Dec 16 2009 - 13:03:18 EST
Eritrean cyclists score top 10 ranks in 1st phase of “Tour Eritrea 2009”
cycling race
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Asmara, 16 December 2009 - Eritrean cyclists scored top 10 ranks in the
first phase of “Tour Eritrea 2009” cycling race in which foreign national
teams took part. The 4-hour first phase covered 146 kilometers from Keren to
Mendefera.
Eritrean cyclist Daniel Teklehaimanot stood first by finishing the race in
4:13:14, followed by Bereket Yemane, Melake Kahsai, Amanuel Kibreab, Meron
Russom, Amanuel Haile, Aklilu Haile, Natnael Yemane, Jani Tewolde and
Frekalsi Debesai, from 2nd to 10th respectively. Kenyan cyclists Suleiman
Kagangi and Agorir Paul also stood 11th and 12th respectively, while
Egyptian cyclist Sherif Abdela, who stood 5th in Tour Egypt, finished 14th
in the current race here in Eritrea.
Also in the uphill and chronometer race, cyclist Daniel stood first.
The Administrator of Keren town, Mr. Tekie Keleta, inaugurated the
International “Tour Eritrea 2009” cycling race that began in Keren which
marks a turning point in the nation’s history of cycling.
The ongoing race in which national teams from Eritrea, Sudan, Egypt, Libya,
Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Morocco are participating would cover Anseba,
Southern, Northern Red Sea and Central regions.
Reports indicated that the second phase due to take place tomorrow would
cover the longest distance of 161 kilometers from Mendefera to Adi-Quala,
and subsequently to Asmara and Dekemhare.
The 717 km-long “Tour Eritrea 2009” cycling race would continue until
December 20.
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