Christchurch rider Amelia Sykes has claimed six elite titles in a stunning display across a range of events at the national track cycling champs in Invercargill.
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Mikaela Macdonald is one of Nelson Speed Skating s swiftest stars, picking up a number of gold medals and national records at recent events.
A Nelson speed skater has set the wheels in motion for a successful 2021, joining her fellow club members in banking numerous medals at national level. At age 13, Mikaela Macdonald can lay claim to setting 14 national records in an incredible run of form at events held around the country. The Year 9 Nayland College student claimed four cadets girls national records at last week’s banked track event in Timaru, another four at the national road championships and two flat track records in Whanganui in January.
“But there was still some quality skating, particularly in the women’s section.” South Canterbury’s Charlotte Clarke won the women’s 50km in 1 hour, 36 minutes and 52 seconds, with Erin Green, of Blenheim, finishing second (1.41.46) and South Canterbury’s Roshean O Connor coming third (1.42.16). “Charlotte had been battling injuries, including a broken bone in her foot, but she’s come back and recovered in good shape,” Begg said. “The marathon race was ideal for her, as it was less intense than the sprints.” South Canterbury’s Callum Sandri won the Junior Boys’ 25km event with a time of 1 hour, 09 minutes, 36.41 seconds, narrowly beating teammate Brayden Teague (1.09.38.50), while fellow South Canterbury skater Tom Crawford recovered from a fall to get back in the action and finish in third place (1.09.52.16).