Canada's Jackson comes back to finish top ten

 ATLANTA (CP) -- Canadian cyclist Linda Jackson was visibly disappointed Saturday after finishing ninth in the individual time trials race, but she said competing so soon after a crash was necessary therapy.
 Two weeks ago in her specialty, the women's road race, Jackson spilled on a tricky part of the course when a group of riders tangled in front of her. The Nepean, Ont., resident flew off her bike, landing hard and injuring her right arm.
 She said the crash was running through her mind each time she approached that winding part of the course.
 "Every time I got near that part of the course I did slow down," said Jackson, 37, who will now concentrate on preparing for the world championships in October.
 "I sat up a little going around that corner because I definitely remembered it."
 Jackson, who until three years ago was a full-time investment banker in San Francisco, said she put too much pressure on herself heading into Saturday's race held in searing 30C heat and 86 per cent humidity.
 "I took everything emotionally and banked it on the time trial, which isn't my event," she said. "There were a lot of ups and downs, but I'm really glad I got a chance to do the Olympics."
 While unhappy with her personal results, Jackson was able to take solace in the performance of the Canadian cycling team, which won five medals in total.
 Teammate Clara Hughes won her second bronze of the Olympics in the individual time trials behind gold-medallist Zulfiya Zabirova of Russia and silver-winner Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli of France. Longo-Ciprelli won gold in the road race.
 "I think the Canadian team has done a wonderful job," said Jackson. "We've been one of the best nations in cycling for a long time and I think people are finally saying: 'Wow! Look at the Canadians.'
 "We have a very powerful women's team and men's team, but the Canadian women I think are finally getting the recognition we deserve."
 The other Canadian medal winners were: Brian Walton of North Delta, B.C., silver in the points race, Alison Sydor of North Vancouver, B.C., silver in the mountain bike event and Curt Harnett of Thunder Bay, Ont., bronze in the sprint.
 Jackson was already beginning to put the disappointment of Atlanta behind her, turning her attention to Switzerland and the world championships.
 "It's a realistic goal for me to do well there, so I'll put all this behind me and go forward."