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PARIS — Kristen Faulkner timed her attack to perfection to win the women's road race at the Paris Olympics. She became the first American rider in 40 years to win a medal in the event. The 158-kilometer route started and finished in Paris, with Faulkner crossing the line at the Trocadéro in a fraction under four hours. Dutch rider Marianne Vos took silver, and Lotte Kopecky of Belgium won bronze. Faulkner attacked with about three kilometers left and then only had the Eiffel Tower and glory ahead of her. The 31-year-old Alaska native had only made the team as a replacement.
