Dates 11 October 2016 Distance 28.9 km (17.96 mi) | Stages 1 Winning time 36' 37.04" | |
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01 ! Gold Amber Neben (United States) 02 ! Silver Ellen van Dijk (Netherlands) | ||
The Women's time trial of the 2016 UCI Road World Championships took place in and around in Doha, Qatar on 11 October 2016. The course of the race was 28.9 km (18.0 mi). Linda Villumsen won her first world time trial title in 2015 but did not take part in the 2016 race.
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2008 world champion Amber Neben, from the United States, claimed her second rainbow jersey, completing the course 5.99 seconds quicker than the European champion Ellen van Dijk, from the Netherlands. Australia's Katrin Garfoot, the Oceanian champion, won the bronze medal, 2.33 seconds behind van Dijk and 8.32 seconds in arrears of Neben's winning time.
Qualification for the event
All National Federations were allowed to enter four riders for the race, with a maximum of two riders to start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion, the Olympic champion and the current continental champions were also able to take part.
Schedule
All times are in Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
* Aljersiwi fell during her race by riding into a fence.