Jones leads Kiwis in qualifying at UCI BMX Supercross World Cup
By Cycling NZRio Olympian Trent Jones led a three-strong Kiwi contingent who qualified for the second day of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in USA on Saturday.
Jones, seeded through to the elimination rounds today, was eighth fastest in the time trial for the 16 seeded men at new Rock Hill track in South Carolina, the venue for next year’s world championship.
North Harbour’s Michael Bias, who competed in his first elite world championship this year, has also qualified. He finished with three fourth placings in the three qualifying motos to place 38th overall, with the top 48 male riders moving through to on today's racing.
Papakura teenager Jayden Fleming, making his World Cup debut, missed out on qualifying by countback. The 16 year old was third in the opening moto and sixth in the other two heats to finish on 15 points, tied for the final qualifying spot.
His elder sister Zoe Fleming, the Oceania junior champion, enjoyed better fortune, qualifying 13th after finishing with a fifth and two fourth placings in her three motos.
Not so lucky was Te Awamutu teenager Cole McOnie who did not progress after a crash in his opening moto.
The New Zealanders go through to the second day with three opening motos with the top four from each going through to the direct elimination races.
Rock Hill is the penultimate round of the UCI BMW World Cup which will be decided next week at Sarasota, Florida.
TRIATHLON
Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Top International Professionals enter Challenge WanakaChallenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Saturday, 5 January 2019
CYCLING
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
Epic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle ChallengeEpic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Monday, 26 November 2018
MULTISPORT
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winner
Stunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winnerStunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Monday, 13 August 2018
TRIATHLON
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World ChampionshipIRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
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