September 05, 2017 | 20:58 (GMT+7)
Le Van Duan wins yellow and green jerseys at VTV cycling tournament third stage
PANO - The annual VTV International Cycling Tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup – entered the third stage from Thanh Hoa city to Vinh city of Nghe An province on September 4.
Filipino cyclist Ronald Oranza (blue) won the third stage, following by Vietnamese cyclist Le Van Duan (red)
Vietnamese cyclist Le Van Duan of the Vietnam USA Society English - Ho Chi Minh City team
permanently won yellow and green jerseys after all.
During the 144km stage, Duan was neck and neck with Filipino cyclist Ronald Oranza. Oranza was the first to cross the finishing line after three hours 28 minutes and 56 seconds, followed by the Vietnamese cyclist. Duan had 51 points on the individual tally and gained the yellow and green jersey. However, the Fillipino cycle team retained first position on the tally.
The fourth stage, with 20 laps around the Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh City, took place on September 5.
Translated by Trung Thanh