Colombian cyclist wins third stage of int’l tournament
Colombian cyclist Jordan Parra triumphed at the third stage of the ongoing International Cycling Tournament, the VTV-Ton Hoa Sen Cup, on September 3.
Colombian cyclist Jordan Parra wins third stage of int’l tournament (Photo: VNA)Ninh Binh (VNA) – Colombian cyclist Jordan Parra triumphed at the third stage of the ongoing International Cycling Tournament, the VTV-Ton Hoa Sen Cup, on September 3.
The member of the Bike Life Dong Nai team was the first to touch the finish line in the 175km stage from Ha Long city of Quang Ninh province to Ninh Binh province. He was followed by Park Keon-woo and Trinh Duc Tam, both of the Loc Troi Group.
One day earlier, Parra also won the second stage of 144km from Hanoi to Quang Ninh, clocking 3:10.40.
The VTV Cup event features more than 80 cyclists from 12 local and foreign teams. They will race a total length of 1,045km through eight stages across Vietnam, with prizes amounting to 973 million VND (42,000 USD). –VNA
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