Sellier pedals two records at Arima

TEENAGE cyclist Christopher Sellier stole the spotlight as the Computer Power and Supplies-sponsored National Cycling Championships began at the Arima Velodrome on Wednesday night. In front of a handful of spectators, Sellier set two championship junior records, in the flying 200 metres and the kilometre time trial. In the flying 200, Sellier crossed the finish line in 11.85 seconds, erasing the previous mark of 12.00 seconds set by his current coach, former national star Gene “Geronimo” Samuel. Haseem McLean was second in 12.27 with Jude Codrington third in 13.54.

And, in the kilo time trial, Sellier was in sizzling form, as he clocked one minute 10.76 seconds, bettering the former standard of 1:11.10 set by Ricky Alonzo in 1978. Once again, McLean had to settle for second spot in 1:13.40 while Jonathan Rawlins was next in 1:20.52. Azikiwe Kellar also proved his worth on the track, winning both the flying 200 and kilometre time trials in the seniors category. Kellar won the flying 200 in 11.38, followed by Ray Phillips 11.69 and Elisha Greene 11.77 while, in the time trial, he clocked 1:09.05 to claim gold ahead of brother Ako 1:10.70 and Greene 1:10.79. Action continues from 7 pm with the team sprint and the pursuit.

Other results: Flying 200m Veterans 40-49: 1.Courtnay Mark 12.79; 2. Dick Ramchand 12.98; 3. Kelvin Lee Young 13.08.
Flying 200m Veterans 50-59: 1.Barry Antoni 13.19; 2. Edward Watson 13.34; 3.Terry Andrews 13.56.
Flying 200m Veterans 60-and-over: 1.Lloyd Joseph 13.67; 2. Barry Edghill 14.53; 3.Peter De Silva 15.33.
750m time trial Veterans 40-49: 1.Dick Ramchand, Kelvin Lee Young 57.27; 3.Courtnay Mark 57.90.
500m time trial Veterans 50-59: 1.Barry Antoni 38.95; 2. Edward Watson 39.70; 3.Terry Andrews 39.74.
500m time trial Veterans 60-and-over: 1.Lloyd Joseph 41.46; 2.Barry Edghill 44.16; 3.Peter De Silva 45.11.