Compton takes first in cyclocross

BY: Delawareonline.com :: PROVIDENCE, R.I. ---Katie Compton of Colorado Springs, Colo., a former Wilmington resident, won the elite women's race for the second consecutive year in the Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclo-cross Championships.Compton, 27, took Sunday's race at Roger Williams Park by 1 minute, 30 seconds over Ann Knapp, of Des Moines, Wash. Compton finished in 39:55 to lead the field of 63 riders in the race covering 12.8 kilometers. Her victory came despite having to start from the back due to her lack of UCI (International Cycling Union) season points.

Several other Delaware riders had strong performances in the event, which ran Friday to Sunday:

• Rick Mihills, of Newark, finished 14th of 114 riders in the men's masters 40-44 age division. He covered the 16K distance in 4:38.

• Amy Breyla, of New Castle, took fifth among 41 riders in the women's B race, covering the 9.6K distance in 2:18, and was 11th in the women's masters 30-34 race in 5:06.

• Dan Wilson, of Wilmington, was 13th among 66 riders in the men's masters 30-34 division, covering 16K in 3:55, and 49th in the men's elite race.

• Paul Incognito, of Wilmington, was 37th among 125 riders in the men's B 35+ race, covering 12.8K in 6:15.

• James Ambagis, of Newark, was 41st in the men's B 35+ race in 6:50.

• Lisa Vible, of Wilmington, was 11th among 25 riders in the women's masters 40-44 race, covering 12.8K in 4:52.

• Jeff Bahnson, of Newark, was 14th among 24 riders in the men's junior 13-14 race.

• Dennis Smith, of Newark, was 78th among 95 riders in the men's masters 45-49 race.