Yanthi Fuchiyanti Shares the secret behind her victory

Posted : 19 Nov 2011 14:55:45

Subang, Jawa Barat (UR): Indonesian cyclist Yanthi Fuchiyanti said her knowing rivals' strengths was the secret to her success in the women's road race at the 26th SEA Games in Subang, West Java.

In the 76.1-kilometer race, Yanthi finished in a time of two hours, 46 minutes and 26 seconds to take gold. Chanpeng Nontosin of Thailand was relegated to silver.

The win avenged a loss to Chanpeng in the women’s individual time trial on Monday, where Yanthi was left with the bronze medal.

Yanthi said she knew her rivals’ power, particularly their pedaling styles, so she could time her break for the finish.

“I was near the front with 30 kilometers to go but only a few seconds away from Chanpeng. I increased my pace from that point,” she said.

Yanthi will receive a Rp 200 million bonus from the government. “I dedicate the gold medal to the country, the Indonesia Cycling Sport Association and my parents,” she said. UR-1       

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