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MOH/MCYS 5-Stage cycle Road Race
Jeffery is Champion Rider Raynauth Jeffrey, the National Time Trial/Road Race champion, riding for Team Coco, emerged as overall Champion when the seventh edition of Ministry of Health/Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport/Guyana Cycling Federation ‘Ride for Life’ Five-Stage Cycle Road Race climaxed yesterday with the fifth and final stage from Linden to Homestretch Avenue over a distance of 64.6 miles. Jeffrey won the opening stage from Corentyne to N/A on Thursday and finished sixth in the Rosignol to C a r i f e s t a Av e n u e s t a g e later in the same day to take the lead after day one. And although he failed to finish among the top six yesterday he still ended as the leading rider chalking up an overall time of 10hrs, 05 minutes, 33 seconds over the five stages. Thirty-two riders began the final leg and 30 c o m p l e t e d t h e j o u r n e y. Orville Hinds from team United finished ahead of Darren Matthews, Geron Williams, Paul DeNobrega, Alonzo Greaves and Hamza Eastman in that order. Naiomi Singh, the lone female in the event was involved in an accident on the return trip in the fourth leg on Saturday but was allowed to ride as a guest rider yesterday and finished ahead of several
other riders as she conquered the Hills on the Linden Highway after failing to do so in her debut 5-stage Race last year. Jeffrey, in possible a psychological move, broke away from the pack early in the race and by the time the riders approached the Umbrella resort they had separated into four packs. An outstanding recovery by Christopher H o l d e r, J u n i o r N i l e s , Samuel Barker, Alanzo Ambrose and Naiomi Singh brought them into contention with the lead pack and at the Soesdyke Junction the peloton was together with the exception of Geron Williams, who was about 50 meters ahead. At the Supply turn on the East Bank Highway, defending Champion Jaime Ramirez, Darren Matthews, Raynauth Jeffrey, all riding for Team Coco, were at the front setting the pace: As the pack approached the Village of Friendship, it began to rain and the wet conditions maybe influenced a crash between Wazim Gafoor, Orville Hinds and others. However, Delroy Hinds opted to stop and give Orville Hinds his bike and everyone was back on their machines at Little Diamond. This great display of teamwork prompted Dr
Anthony to award Team Unity to them, a special ‘teamwork’ award especially since Orville Hinds won the final stage. Singh also received a special Award for her inspiration to other ladies thinking of getting involved in the sport after her outstanding performance. Kevin Jeffery collected the third ‘special award’ from the Minister for being the most improved rider on show. At the turn on the Back Road, Orville Hinds made his move and although he was challenged he outsprinted the lead pack and crossed the finish line about 50 Meters ahead of Barbadian Darren Matthews and the others. Meanwhile, Director of the Sports Neil Kumar disclosed that it was the Sports Minister who insisted the National Sports Commission (NSC) pick up the slack of G$6 Million after this year ’s event was in jeopardy when the funding for the 2013 race was not forthcoming from the Health Ministry as is usually the case. Next year’s 5-stage is tentatively set for October and the Minster, speaking at the presentation of trophies and awards for the Race at the National Cultural Centre, thanked all those who made the event a success, especially the Cyclists. The event was first held in 2007 and this year it attracted 62 starters in East Berbice. Overseas riders Darren Matthews (Barbados), Scott Savory (USA), Andrew Newton (USA) ,Paul ChooWe-Naim (USA), Samuel
Burke (USA), Gerad Yates (Canada), Jamie Ramiez Berral (Colombia) and Antiono Jose Alacon Gonsalez (Colombia) also participated this year. “We need the support of prospective sponsors and I am confident that the business community will come on board especially when they see what this annual race is doing for Cycling and Guyana’s image,” Dr Anthony said. He said the 3 & 5 stage Road races have now become a part of the Guyana’s Sports Calendar and assured the riders that even if the Sports Ministry has to step in financially, unless other funding is secured, the event will not be shelved. Kumar challenged the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), who’s President Cheryl Thompson was present at the head table, to look towards the 2016 Olympics and Organise a national club cycling competition as a part of their preparation. Thompson and National Cycling Coach Hassan Mohamed also delivered speeches yesterday. (Sean Devers) Official overall Results for the Five-Stage Road Race Raynauth Jeffrey10:05:33 Alanzo Greaves- +52 Darren Matthews- +1:07 Geron Williams- +1:33 Godfrey Pollydore- +1:35 Orville Hinds- +2:52 Paul DeNobrega- +3:23 Robin Persaud- +4:01 Jaime Ramirez- +4:09 Hamzah Eastman- +4:23
Monday November 18, 2013
Sebastian Vettel takes record eighth win in row at the US GP BBC Sport - Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel set a new record for consecutive wins in a single season with victory in the United States Grand Prix. Vettel has won eight races in a row, breaking the mark held by Michael Schumacher and Alberto Ascari. Lotus’s Romain Grosjean held off Red Bull’s Mark Webber for second. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was fourth, fending off Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and Sauber ’s Nico Hulkenberg. The Spaniard’s fifth place secured him second place in the World Championship behind Vettel, who tied up the title in India three races ago. Vettel has been unbeatable since Formula 1 returned from its mid-summer break at the Belgian Grand Prix, winning all the races, and taking five pole positions and three second places on the grid. His win in Texas, the 38th of his career, followed the
manner of so many others. From pole position, Vettel consolidated his lead at the start before the race was quickly neutralised by a safety-car period triggered by a crash by Force India’s Adrian Sutil, who lost control on the back straight after colliding with Williams’s Pastor Maldonado. At the restart on lap five, Vettel built up a 1.9-second lead on the first racing lap and continued to edge away from there, leading from start to finish. The degree to which Vettel was controlling his pace, measuring out tyre life, was demonstrated when he took the fastest lap by a considerable margin with two laps to go. If Vettel wins the final race in Brazil next weekend, the 26year-old will equal Ascari’s record for consecutive F1 world championship victories, set over the 1952 and ’53 seasons.
Bolt, Shelly-Ann named... From page 28 Like her compatriot Bolt, she also anchored the Jamaican 4x100m team to victory, a national record and the second fastest time in history. “I’m shocked and excited. It’s something that has been a dream of mine,” said a delighted Fraser-Pryce, who becomes the second Jamaican woman to win after Merlene Ottey in 1990. “Not all the time do things happen that we want to happen, but this did,” she added. Meanwhile, Digicel Jamaica CEO Barry O’Brien expressed delight on behalf of the company that the cellphone giant’s brand ambassadors have hit another first in their illustrious career. “The entire Digicel family is today exceedingly proud of both our track and field brand ambassadors, Shelly-Ann FraserPryce and Usain Bolt, for winning the prestigious IAAF Athlete of the Year Awards. This recognition is very well deserved, especially after seeing how they both dominated this year’s IAAF World Championships in Moscow with gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races. “Moments like these make us truly proud to have Usain and Shelly-Ann as a part of the Digicel family. Heartfelt congratulations to both of them and certainly all Jamaicans are extremely proud,” O’Brien was quoted as saying.
Republican pugilist... From page 29 boxer came out victorious after a hard fought and entertaining bout. GDF welterweight gym mates, Eon Bancroft and Ron Smith clashed once again, merely weeks after the latter boxer had surrendered a points decision to the former and this time Smith enjoyed sweet revenge when he punched his way to a convincing majority verdict over his nemesis, while Bert Braithwaite (GDF) needed just 1:44secs of the second round to dispose of Bartica Boxing Gym (BBG) representative, Devon Obermuller to capture the jnr/welterweight crown. In the 70-74lbs division of the junior category, Delroy Allicock (EBG) rushed out at Kemo Abrams (BBG) and dealt him several clouts, closing him off at 1:05secs of the first stanza to take that title. Stevie Doprado then punched his way to a points verdict over his gym mate Shawn DeSouza to take the 110-114 title, while female HEBG representative, Keasyann Mullin was gifted a walk over in the female 110-114 division. Meanwhile, the organizers have indicated a desire to upkeep the programme since they strongly believe that Bartica could produce classy pugilists. One of the organizers has indicated that plans are in train to construct a proper gym. He said that HE is currently in discussions with some members of the business community towards this venture and will make such disclosures at the appropriate time.