Trinidad and Tobago’s cycling team secured gold in the men’s team sprint at the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships, defeating Colombia in the final. Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Ryan D’Abreau exhibited remarkable performances. The team is also prepared for individual events, including the men’s keirin and women’s sprint.
On April 2, 2025, Trinidad and Tobago commenced their participation in the Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships at the National Olympic Velodrome in Asunción, Paraguay, with an impressive victory in the men’s team sprint event. The formidable trio, consisting of Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Ryan D’Abreau, demonstrated superior speed and competence to secure the gold against the region’s elite competitors.
The Trinidad and Tobago team triumphed over Colombia, who settled for silver, while Mexico captured the bronze after defeating the host nation, Paraguay, in the third-place match. During the qualifying rounds, Trinidad and Tobago achieved the second fastest time of 44.087 seconds, slightly behind Colombia’s 44.076 seconds, while Canada ranked third at 44.719 seconds.
In the initial round, Trinidad and Tobago efficiently surpassed Brazil, clocking in at 43.394 seconds compared to Brazil’s 44.736 seconds. They maintained their strong performance in the semifinals, securing a definitive win against Paraguay to advance to the final. Despite Colombia’s earlier performance, they were no match for the Trinidad and Tobago trio in the final match, resulting in their gold medal victory.
On April 3, Nicholas Paul, the region’s top sprint cyclist, will begin his defense of the men’s keirin title for a third consecutive year in the qualifying round. He will be joined by fellow teammates, two-time Olympian Njisane Phillip and the young talent Ryan D’Abreau. Additionally, Makaira Wallace will make her elite competitive debut in the women’s sprint event, while endurance cyclist Akil Campbell is set to compete in the men’s scratch race.
The Trinidad and Tobago cycling team achieved a remarkable victory in the men’s team sprint at the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. They overcame tough competition, notably defeating Colombia in the final. Looking ahead, Nicholas Paul and his teammates are poised to participate in several individual events, showcasing the strength and talent of Trinidad and Tobago in cycling.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
