Guyanese Briton John achieved a significant milestone by winning bronze in the Men’s Elite Road Race at the Caribbean Elite/Under-23 Cycling Championship in Guyana.
This event took place on the Heroes Highway, and John’s accomplishment made him only the fourth Guyanese to reach the podium at the Senior Caribbean Championship over the weekend.

John secured third place in a competitive finish, finishing behind Cory Williams of Belize (gold) and Jesus Cespedes of the Dominican Republic (silver). His performance was notable, especially as he had established a lead with four laps remaining in the race.

Historically, the last Guyanese to earn a medal at this Championship was Tony Simon, who won bronze in the Road Race in 2009. Previous medalists include Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams, who won gold in 2004, and Dwayne Gibbs, who took bronze in 2001.

The championship also featured Time Trials a day before the Road Race, with around 100 riders from 19 countries participating.
Although no Guyanese cyclists medaled in the Individual Time Trial, the event was considered a success for Guyana, which was hosting this prestigious cycling event for the first time.

In the Time Trials, Conor White of Bermuda won gold in the Elite Men’s category, while Berenice Paul of Guadeloupe took gold in the Elite Women’s category.
Team Guyana included Briton John, Jamaul John, Curtis Dey, Segun Hubbard, Marlon Williams, Kwame Ridley, Aaron Newton (Under-23), and Denise Jeffery (Female).