Igor Filin, a representative of Kyrgyzstan, won a gold medal in the "masters 60-64" category, confidently winning the road race over a distance of 62.4 kilometers. He had previously won a silver medal in the individual time trial over 20 kilometers.
Photo by the Cycling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic
This victory was the first for Kyrgyzstan in the road race since the country gained independence and the fifth gold medal in the history of the Asian Championships in road cycling.
Previously, gold medals at continental championships were won by Evgeny Vakker, who became the champion in individual races in 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2012.
