November 21/09 19:18 pm - Track World Cup #2 Day 3 - Melbourne, Australia

Posted by Editoress on 11/21/09
 

Travis Smith was the sole Canadian competitor on the final day of the World Cup in Melbourne contesting the men's sprint. Travis opened up his sprint tournament on a positive result qualifying 10th with a 10.365 for the 200m. The fastest time of the day was Shane Perkins of Australia who rode a 10.0. The top 16 riders of 34 went through to the sprint rounds.

Next up for Travis was Daniel Ellis of Australia (Jayco) the 7th fastest qualifier in the 1/8 ride. Daniel took the lead and steadily increased the pace until it was too late for Travis to come around. So Ellis advanced to the quarter finals while Travis advanced to the B quarter finals l. Travis faced 2009 world sprint silver medalist from Maylasia, Azizul Awang. Travis decided to ride from the front as few had been able to win from behind previously . In the end Azizul had too much speed and Travis's day and event were over.

This concluded the racing for all Canadians here in Melbourne with some positive results.  Jacob Schwingboth showied he can now race at the world elite level, we can expect better results in the future as he gains more experience. Travis Smith has also demonstrated with his 10.3 here and 9.9 earlier in the year that he is regaining form after his broken pelvis and subsequent year lay off.

The next project will be a full Canadian team at the third World Cup in Cali Columbia from December 10-12.

Courtesy CCA

Results from the 3rd and final day of racing in Melbourne