Cycling: Veteran Longo wins another French title

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HYERES, France (AFP) — French cycling legend and five-time world champion Jeannie Longo on Tuesday clinched a 55th career trophy in winning the individual pursuit at the national championships in 3min 48.896sec ahead of great rival and holder Cathy Moncassin.

"I started off a bit less quick than Cathy but from half-way I gave it all I had," said the 49-year-old Longo, who later this summer expects to compete in her seventh Olympics.

She booked a berth last month with an outstanding win in both the road race and time-trial at the French championships.

The 1996 Olympic road race champion has competed in every Games since women's cycling was first introduced. She will compete in both the road race and time-trail races in Beijing.

Longo, who will be 50...