US cyclist Neben wins world time-trial title

Doha (AFP) – America’s Amber Neben won the women’s time-trial title in Qatar on Tuesday, the second time she has been crowned world champion at the event.

In an exciting and close race she posted a time of 36 mins 37:04, beating Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands into second at six seconds, and Australia’s Katrin Garfoot who was a further two seconds behind.

At 41, Neben is the second oldest women to win the event after France’s Jeannie Longo won aged 42 in 2001.