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Men's Road Race
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1896
2008 Gold medallist
- Samuel Sanchez
- Spain
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- Gold
Alexandr Vinokurov Kazakhstan 
- Silver
Rigoberto Uran Uran Colombia 
- Bronze
Alexander Kristoff Norway 
Cancellara hopes to defend title
Fabian Cancellara is set to defend his Olympic time trial title on Wednesday despite a crash late in Saturday's road race.
30 Jul 12
Cavendish blames Aussie tactics
28 Jul 12
Cyclist Mark Cavendish blames the negative tactics of other teams after he loses out on a gold medal in the men's road race.
Vinokourov may retire after gold
28 Jul 12
Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov will consider retiring after he claimed gold in the men's road race.
Cavendish Olympic medal bid fails
28 Jul 12
Mark Cavendish's Olympic gold medal bid ends in disappointment for Great Britain as Alexandre Vinokourov wins the men's road race.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinokurov |
KAZ
|
5:45:57 | |
| 2 | Uran Uran |
COL
|
5:45:57 | |
| 3 | Kristoff |
NOR
|
5:46:05 |
Head to Head
Mark Cavendish vs Christopher Froome
Mark Cavendish
One to watch 
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
London 2012 results
5:46:37 Men's Road Race
Height
1.75m (5'9")
Weight
69kg
Age
27
Christopher Froome
London 2012 medals
1
London 2012 appearances
2
London 2012 results
5:58:24 Men's Road Race
Height
1.85m (6'1")
Weight
71kg
Age
27
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