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Guyanese Kyle Gomes tops age group at Tri One On Triathlon in US
-aiming for U-23 World c/ships this year
His name is not as popular as other athletes but US based Guyanese Triathlon athlete Kyle Gomes is on a mission to reach the highest possible level in this sphere of athletics.
This mission is well on track and the latest in a series of encouraging performances by Gomes was on Sunday last where he won the 20-24 age-group at the Tri One On ‘The Hempstead Harbor Triathlon’ held in Port Washington,
Kyle Gomes
New York.
In winning his age group, the 23 year-old Gomes who improved on last year’s 2nd place at the Land Rover Triathlon, clocked a time of 59 Minutes 25.00 Seconds. Overall, he placed 11th out of the 614 athletes who competed and was also 11th among the 388 males that took part, an outstanding achievement.
In the swimming segment, Gomes recorded a time of 08 Minutes 42.98 Seconds and was third after this event. He clawed his way into the lead in the cycling event winning in 30 Minutes 31.31 Seconds while in the run; his winning time was 18 Minutes 24.18 Seconds.
Second placed athlete 21 year-old Sean Hardick, clocked 59 Minutes 53.00 Seconds which underlines the closeness of the battle between the two athletes.
Gomes’ cycling capabilities was honed while he was part of National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed’s ‘Teach Them Young’ Programme for six years before the former Marian Academy student migrated to the USA in 2006 to attend the York University in Jamaica, Queens.
The natural and gifted athlete continues to turn in many hours of training which is tailored towards him succeeding. His first attempt at Triathlon was in 2010 when he placed 34th. His determination and dedication saw him improving to 7th place in 2012 from a field of 200 athletes.
Gomes would have also competed in the Syracuse Ironman competitions in 2010 and 2011.
Last year, Gomes again competed at the Hampshire Ironman Mooesman 70.3; the Nautica Triathlon Olympic Distance; New York City University 5k placing 3rd; New York City University Team Medley taking the first place; FDNY 5k copping 12th place; Land Rover Long Island Triathlon – 2nd in his division & 28th overall – and the New York Marathon which he completed in 3 Hours 58 Minutes.
Apart from working to represent Guyana at the 2013 Under-23 World Championships, Gomes has set his sights on this year’s full Ironman where he would have to swim 2.6 miles, ride 112 miles and run a full marathon. Father of Kyle, David speaking with Kaieteur Sport said he is very proud of Kyle’ achievements and is looking forward to seeing him improve even more this year as he continues on his journey to make his homeland, Guyana, proud.
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