Thursday, August 21, 2008

Flash: Anne-Caroline Chausson crowned first ever BMX queen

(BEIJING, August 22) -- Anne-Caroline Chausson of France took the first ever Olympic gold medal in Women's BMX Cycling on Friday, August 22. With a final time of 35.976s, she beat compatriot Laetitia le Corguille, who took second with 38.042s, and Jill Kintner of the United States, who claimed the bronze in 38.674s.