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Iranian cyclist clinches bronze medal in 2017 Asian championships

Iranian cyclist Amir Hossein Jamshidiyan (file photo)

Iranian cyclist Amir Hossein Jamshidiyan has exhibited great race readiness and admirable performance at the 37th edition of Asian Cycling Championships in Bahrain, and managed to strike a bronze medal.

On Tuesday, Jamshidiyan took part in the road race event of the tournament at Bahrain International Circuit in the Bahraini capital city of Manama, and clocked two hours and 10.45 minutes to stand on the third podium and snatch the bronze medal. He rode the total length of 89.6 kilometers.

Second-placed Kazakh contestant Igor Zhang ended its campaign with the same total time to be awarded the silver medal.

Daniel Fomin, also from Kazakhstan, registered 2:10.31 to claim the top slot and receive the gold.

The 37th edition of Asian Cycling Championships started in Bahrain on February 24, and will conclude on March 3, 2017.

Dozens of cyclists from various Asian countries, including Bahrain, Iran and Kazakhstan, have taken part in the continental event.


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