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Stiansen Wins Bronze at U23 Worlds

Jesper Stiansen secured bronze in the U23 road race at the World Championships in Canada, finishing 53 seconds behind American winner Ashlin Barry.

Jesper Stiansen delivered a sensational performance at the U23 World Championships in Canada, claiming bronze in the road race. The 21-year-old Norwegian finished 53 seconds behind American Ashlin Barry and lost the sprint for silver to Spanish rider Hector Álvarez, crossing the line in third place.

"It was a crazy tough sprint and a tough race. Finishing third is fantastic," Stiansen said after the race. Stiansen, who has a pro contract with Tudor, was praised by teammate Kasper Haugland who called the bronze medal "deserved and completely awesome." The Norwegian team's achievement was highlighted as Stiansen managed to secure a podium finish in elite company despite looking exhausted in the final lap. freshyourfeel.com