South Africa’s Ashleigh Moolman Pasio took bronze in the women’s road race at the Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, today.
Cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio claimed bronze in a photo finish in the women’s road race at the Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres / Gallo Images
Moolman Pasio clinched the medal for South Africa in a tense sprint for the line to finish ahead of Australia’s Tiffany Cromwell.
The 28-year-old clocked a time of two hours 39 minutes and 54 seconds as South Africa ended the games with 40 medals.
England claimed a one-two as Lizzie Armitstead (2:38.43 sec) and Emma Pooley (2:39:08 sec) finished ahead of the South African.
“It was a tough race because England and Australia had strong teams with the Aussies the aggressors from the start,” said Moolman Pasio after the race.
“I didn’t want to waste too much energy covering other moves, but had to keep an eye on Lizzie because she was after the gold.
“Although she was a good wheel to watch, Emma Pooley is particularly strong so couldn’t be ignored either.”
In total, South Africa claimed 13 gold medals, 10 silver and 17 bronze in their 40-medal haul. South Africa were seventh behind New Zealand on the medal table. – Sapa
