Jeffrey dominates field to take Cheddi Jagan Memorial race

The peloton descend the Canje Bridge on its way to No 55 Village, Corentyne, aBerbice. (Orlando Charles photo)

By Emmerson Campbell

He might be a `Teeny Bopper’ but rising cycle star Raynauth Jeffrey has once again proven that he has what it takes to compete with the big boys.

Yesterday the 17-year-old Jeffrey, who has been a consistent performer over the last year, sped off with the 15th annual Dr. Cheddi Jagan Memorial 55-mile cycle road race taking the winner’s trophy as well as three of the eight sprint prizes and leaving a star-studded field that included seasoned veterans and potential London Olympians in his dust.

The talented junior led Warren ‘40’ McKay, Robin Persaud, potential Olympian Alonzo Greaves, last year’s winner