National School’s championships: Gold for Sampson and Spencer on cycling opening day

Fresh from a win in the Inter-Guiana Games, Sherwin Sampson took his form into the National Shcool’s Championships with a close win in the 40km race on the outer circuits of the National Park.
On a rainy Sunday morning, Sampson of District 12 pipped Alexander Leung of District 11 who came second. Berbician Mario Washington of District 6 won bronze at the 40km race.

In the female category, Linden’s Clivecia Spencer bagged the gold medal in the 25 km cycling. Her fellow cyclist of District 10, Savannah Hyles, clinched second while debutant, Suriah Duncan of District 6 rode third to bag the bronze medal.
After the race, Samspon said his strategy was to observe the race and upon teh fifth lap, he decided to make a move.

“About two laps to go, we started attacking and attacking, and I decided to sit back and waited on the sprint where I did well. It is a very good feeling (on winning gold),” Sampson said.
Spencer, who finished solo in the female category, said it was an emotional win. “In my last nationals, I got second because of an issue, but I came today and I knew that I would have done it.”
The Linder, who had a point to prove, said she was also happy to give her district some points. As it relates to preparation, Spencer said she trained in the morning before school, as well as in the afternoon. “It was fun, because riding in the rain, your body is at a cool, so it is cool riding in the race,” Spencer noted.
National’s will continue today, Monday November 28. The National Schools Cycling, Swimming, and Track and Field Championships, commonly called ‘Nationals’, returned after two years and will span between November 27 to December 2.