Christopher Griffith was among 48 riders who did not complete the grueling 160km cycling road race yesterday for these Commonwealth Games being staged here in England.
Nevertheless, Griffith’s will aim to learn and build on his experience gained in his debut Commonwealth Games after competing among the world’s best riders.
Griffith and the strong 121-man peloton began the race at 12:30pm which took place on a course around the towns of Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa.
The men tackled the 160km over ten laps of the rolling course whereas the women took on seven laps totaling 112km.
Both events started and finished on Myton Road in the town, near Myton Fields Park, and the route saw the riders pass by the historical landmark of Warwick Castle which was built by William the Conqueror in 1068.
Medallists in the men’s race were:
Gold Medal – Aaron Gate, New Zealand
Silver Medal – Daryl Impey, South Africa
Bronze Medal – Finn Crockett, Scotland
Griffith will aim to be better when the Commonwealth Games rolls around again in four years in Australia. Over at the University of Birmingham, the Khalil siblings, Ashley and Jason-Ray lost their mixed doubles plate final and brought the curtain down on their participation at the Games.
The Khalils were defeated 8-11, 8-11 by Sri Lankan pair Shamil Wakeel and Chanithma Sinaly.
Meanwhile, after 11 days of jam-packed Commonwealth Games action, the XX11 edition of the event will officially conclude today at the Alexander Stadium. The colourful closing ceremony is set for 20:00hrs.
