Manila, June 25 -- Maritanya Krogg displayed her brilliant form Wednesday to claim victory in the women's Youth (Under-17) category at the start of the PhilCycling Tagaytay City Criterium in Cavite.

Krogg, a consistent gold medalist in the PhilCycling National Road Championships, crossed the finish line on Crisanto de los Reyes Avenue in front of the new Tagaytay City Velodrome 39 seconds ahead of Yvaine Osias and almost a minute over Princess Jaydee Pancho.

Krogg, winner at the Batang Pinoy Nationals, received PHP3,000 in cash.

Ronald Hualda, Daniel Cortero and Juan Carlos Barrios also ruled their respective categories in the race organized by PhilCycling and presented by the MVP Sports Foundation and the Philippine Olympic Committee ...