Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's road time trial

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Women's road time trial
at the Games of the XXX Olympiad
Kristin Armstrong, London 2012 Time Trial - Aug 2012.jpg
American Kristin Armstrong leading the women's road time trial
Venue London and Surrey
Date1 August
Competitors24 from 16 nations
Winning time37:34.82
Medalists
Gold medal icon.svg Kristin Armstrong Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Silver medal icon.svg Judith Arndt Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Bronze medal icon.svg Olga Zabelinskaya Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
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The women's road time trial, one of the cycling events at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, took place on 1 August in southwest London and Surrey. [1] Kristin Armstrong of the United States was the defending champion. The competition consisted of a time trial over one lap of a 29 km (18.0 mi) course, with staggered starts. [2]

Armstrong retained the title and won the gold medal with a winning time of 37 minutes 34.82 seconds. Judith Arndt from Germany was second and won silver, while Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia collected bronze.

Schedule

All times are British Summer Time

DateTimeRound
Wednesday 1 August 201212:30Final

Course

The competition consisted of a time trial over one lap of a 29 km (18.0 mi) course, with staggered starts. [2] Starting and finishing at the historic Hampton Court Palace, the course passed through areas of southwest London and Surrey including Esher and Kingston upon Thames. [3]

Results

The provisional entry list was published on 23 July, and the confirmed start list of 24 riders on 31 July. [4]

RankRiderCountryTime
Gold medal icon.svg Kristin Armstrong Flag of the United States.svg  United States 37:34.82
Silver medal icon.svg Judith Arndt Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 37:50.29
Bronze medal icon.svg Olga Zabelinskaya Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 37:57.35
4 Linda Villumsen Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 37:59.18
5 Clara Hughes Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 38:28.96
6 Emma Pooley Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Great Britain 38:37.70
7 Amber Neben Flag of the United States.svg  United States 38:45.17
8 Ellen van Dijk Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 38:53.68
9 Trixi Worrack Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 39:20.73
10 Lizzie Armitstead Flag of the United Kingdom (3-2).svg  Great Britain 39:26.24
11 Pia Sundstedt Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 40:01.69
12 Tatiana Antoshina Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 40:12.49
13 Shara Gillow Flag of Australia.svg  Australia 40:25.03
14 Emma Johansson Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 40:38.56
15 Audrey Cordon Flag of France.svg  France 40:40.51
16 Marianne Vos Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 40:40.79
17 Emilia Fahlin Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 41:15.86
18 Clemilda Fernandes Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 41:25.39
19 Denise Ramsden Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 41:44.81
20 Elena Tchalykh Flag of Azerbaijan (1991-2013).svg  Azerbaijan 41:47.06
21 Tatiana Guderzo Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 41:48.94
22 Noemi Cantele Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 41:51.18
23 Liesbet De Vocht Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 42:08.28
24 Ashleigh Moolman Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 42:23.57

References

  1. "Olympic sport competition schedule". London 2012. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Time Trial competition format". London 2012. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  3. "London 2012 Olympic time trial route unveiled". BikeRadar. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  4. "London 2012 Olympic Games: Women's time trial start list". cyclingweekly.co.uk. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.

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