February 1, 2004 – Frances Laurence Leboucher and Maryline Salvetat must have been singing Le Marseillaise as they crossed the line today, making it a French 1-2 on home soil. The duo put the hurt to former champion Hanka Kupfernagel (Germany), who came in third. Canada's Wendy Simms placed 26th, and Samantha Nicholson was 30th, one lap behind.

Elite Women:

1. Laurence Leboucher (France)           43.06 (22.413 km/h)
2. Maryline Salvetat (France)             0.37
3. Hanka Kupfernagel (Germany)            0.51
4. Ann Knapp (United States)              1.48
5. Alison Dunlap (United States)          1.54
6. Louise Robinson (Great Britain)        2.02
7. Marianne Vos (Nederlands)              2.40
8. Corinne Sempe (France)                 2.43
9. Reza Hornes-Ravenstijn (Nederlands)    2.44
10. Birgit Hollmann (Germany)             2.46
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26. Wendy Simms (Canada)                  6.58
30. Samantha Nicholson (Canada)