15-year-old cyclist Alexander Leung is one for the future

Talented We Stand United cyclist Alexander Leung demonstrated skill and stamina at the recent Independence three-stage Cycle Race. At age 15, Leung not only finished as the top junior rider, but placed fifth overall, after battling across Guyana’s roadways for more than 160 miles in two days.
Ironically, the man who won the Independence three-stage race was Phillip Clarke, a 48-year-old Barbadian veteran cyclist. After Leung had won the junior category in the opening stage in New Amsterdam, he told Guyana Times Sport that he has the winning mindset.
On the final day of the event, Leung finished fifth overall, after romping with the big boys. He said he was expecting to win the junior category, but finishing fifth overall was some achievement for a 15-year-old.
“It feels really good to come out on top! And to me, I performed well. My body was holding up good for a youngster. I had to push through pain on the last stage,” he revealed.
“I was expecting to win the juniors, but not to place fifth in the senior race. It felts really good to be a young champion,” Leung said.
According to organizers, at 15 years old, Leung is the youngest person ever to complete the Independence three-stage. Speaking to media operatives after the race, Leung said he is looking forward to returning stronger next year.
Leung has also been fully supported by his parents, who are always present at cycling events throughout the country. Surely, he has a bright future in cycling. (Brandon Corlette)