Trinidad and Tobago’s cycling team, featuring Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Ryan D’Abreau, won gold in the men’s team sprint at the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Paraguay. They defeated Colombia in the final after qualifying second fastest. The championships will also see Paul defending his keirin title and the competitive debut of Makaira Wallace.
Trinidad and Tobago initiated their participation in the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships with a notable achievement, winning the gold medal in the men’s team sprint event on April 2 at the National Olympic Velodrome in Asunción, Paraguay. The team comprised Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Ryan D’Abreau, who showcased their speed and technique to triumph over the region’s top competitors.
In the final, Trinidad and Tobago outperformed Colombia, who secured the silver medal, while Mexico captured the bronze by defeating the host nation, Paraguay. The trio secured their place in the final by qualifying second fastest with a time of 44.087 seconds, just behind Colombia’s impressive 44.076 seconds, with Canada finishing third in the qualifiers at 44.719 seconds.
TT demonstrated their strength in the early rounds, defeating Brazil by nearly two seconds with a time of 43.394 seconds compared to Brazil’s 44.736 seconds. They continued this momentum into the semifinals, where they easily won against Paraguay to advance to the gold medal round. In the final match, the combination of Paul, Phillip, and D’Abreau maintained their dominance, leading them to victory over Colombia.
Nicholas Paul will also begin defense of his men’s keirin title on April 3, aiming for a third consecutive win. He will be joined by two-time Olympian Njisane Phillip and emerging talent Ryan D’Abreau in the qualifying rounds. Additionally, Makaira Wallace, a promising women’s sprint cyclist, will make her elite competitive debut, and endurance cyclist Akil Campbell is set to compete in the men’s scratch race.
Trinidad and Tobago’s cycling team exhibited exceptional performance at the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships, beginning with a gold medal in the men’s team sprint. Their victory over Colombia marked a significant achievement, confirming their status as a leading sprint team in the region. Looking ahead, Nicholas Paul’s keirin title defense and the debut of rising stars such as Makaira Wallace signify a promising future for Trinidad and Tobago in competitive cycling.
Original Source: newsday.co.tt
