scratchy
24-07-2008, 07:40 PM
Multiple Aussie Champ and Current Champion failed at the final chance to overturn his omission from the Olympic team. Australia has only one spot and Chris Jongewaard was the shoe in with longtime rival and team mate (and friend) relocating to the States. But one night early last year turned everything on it's head celebrating with fellow cyclists it's ALLEGED that Chris Jongewaard was driving a car that hit his training partner, who was on his bike and who was partying with him. To make it worse it's alleged that Chris failed to stop and the matter still hasn't been resolved in the courts.
Chris on the verge of turning pro-road with a US based team was then omitted. Chris thrilled the crowds in the Commonwealth games in Melbourne almost pulling off a win (leading all race until final lap).
If you want to hear an interview we did with Chris, check the forum and download the latest podcast:
http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134564
Meanwhile the AOC has confirmed Daniel McConnell will compete and it's a bitter twist of fate with Chris being selected for the last Olympics but the decision being overturned in the courts and instead Josh Flemming was sent.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/24/2313802.htm
Chris on the verge of turning pro-road with a US based team was then omitted. Chris thrilled the crowds in the Commonwealth games in Melbourne almost pulling off a win (leading all race until final lap).
If you want to hear an interview we did with Chris, check the forum and download the latest podcast:
http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134564
Meanwhile the AOC has confirmed Daniel McConnell will compete and it's a bitter twist of fate with Chris being selected for the last Olympics but the decision being overturned in the courts and instead Josh Flemming was sent.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/24/2313802.htm