Simeon Commissiong going guns in US

TRINIDAD and Tobago junior cyclist Simeon Commissiong guided the Indiana University team to a silver medal at the annual “Little 500” cycle race, at the Bill Armstrong Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana over the weekend.

In the 200-lap circuit relay race Commissiong, riding the final leg for his team “Team Major Taylor” — which included Kenny Burgess, Steven Ballinger and Houiller German — found himself in a precarious position with four laps remaining. With his team in 14th position, Commissiong, well-known for his burst of speed, advanced to fourth spot and on the final stretch, sprinted past the finish line to give his team the runner-up position. His courageous display earned him rave reviews from the media in attendance.

Simeon, the son of Anthony “Bike Doctor” Commissiong, is not the only member of his family excelling on the cycle track. Brother Trevor was adjudged “Most Outstanding” Under-12 wheeler in the Beacon Insurance Cycle Series, in the Trinidad and Barbados BMX category; while sister Anzinga copped the “Most Outstanding” eight-and-under girls rider during the series.