Anthony double winner at Cheddi Jagan memorial cycle road race

Double winner Michael Anthony raises his hand in triumph after winning the first stage of the 17th annual Dr Cheddi Jagan Memorial cycle road race in West Demerara yesterday. (Orlando Charles photo)

Top cyclist Michael Anthony was a double winner yesterday as the first stage of the 17th annual three-stage memorial cycle road race in memory of former Guyana president Dr Cheddi Jagan concluded in West Demerara.

Anthony won the men’s Open race of the Jiffy Lubes Auto Sales and Spares event in a time of one hour, 54 minutes and 32.05 seconds and because he is still a junior was declared winner of the junior category of the race which was conducted by national cycling coach Hassan Mohammed.

Second position in the Open category went to