NIGEL Duguid (Jnr) won the feature 10-lap race for boys 12-14 years when the Guyana Olympic Association in collaboration with Racing Secretary of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), Hassan Mohamed, organized the Olympic Day cycling event which was staged around the inner circuit of the National Park last Saturday.
Dugid won the event in 24 minutes 36.11 seconds ahead of Curtis Dey and Jason Cameron, respectively.
There was another 10-lap race for boys 12-14 years of age and this was won by Jonathan Ramschuit of Berbice who crossed the finish line ahead of fellow Berbicians, Kenwyn Collins and Jomar Holigan, respectively.
The lone mountain bike participant was Tyan Canterbury, who, despite not having opposition, rode the National Park’s mountain bike course in excellent fashion despite its soggy conditions.
Jeremiah Harrison was the top 9-12 years BMX rider as he won the three-lap race by outsprinting Jared Barrington to win in 10 minutes 52 seconds. Shay Sue-Hang finished third.
Lumesh Singh won the 6-9 years BMX one-lap race ahead of Alpha Harrison and Tylor Goring, respectively.
The Guyana Olympic Association’s Vice-President, Dr. Karen Pilgrim, delivering remarks at the conclusion of the activity, expressed her gratitude to the participants for participating in the activity, noting that Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 each year by the affiliates of the International Olympic Committee.
She reminded that on June 23, it is important to remember the basic principles of Olympism, one of the main ones being Fair Play.