Magne wins Maebashi keirin event

Magne wins Maebashi keirin event

MAEBASHI, Japan - Former world champion Frederic Magne (5) of France crosses the finish line at Green Dome Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture on April 17 for his first victory in the international keirin series being staged in Japan. The 1997 keirin world champion completed six laps in 2 minutes, 52.4 seconds to win the third event of the six-leg series by a half-length.

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