August 31, 2002 (Kaprun, Austria) -Canada received its second medal today at
the 2002 World Championships in Kaprun, Australia when Ryder Hesjedal
crossed the line in third place! Julien Absalon rode in for another gold
medal for France and Ralph Naef of Switzerland was second.

Espoirs Men: 28km

1. Julien Absalon (FRA) 1:59:01
2. Ralph Naef (SUI) 2:01:33
3. Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) 2:02:34

Other Canadians:
37.Ricky Federau 2:21:49
42. Kris Sneddon 2:24:42
59. Will Routley -1 lap