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Women Sprint Preview |
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A chance to see many of the stars
of the future. The majority of the riders are stepping up as
first year under 19's from the under 17 ranks.
Sprint
Courtney Field
Sprint sensation Courtney Field is the Junior World Sprint
Champion and silver medallist in both the keirin and 500m time
trial at the World Championships last year. Was in a league of
her own at Nationals as a first year doing the sprint, keirin
and 500m time trial triple. Expect to see Field again on top
as she starts her second year in the under 19 category.
Already 18 national titles to her name.
Brit Jackson
Jackson is still relatively new to the sport having taken it
up after watching Anna Meares win sprint gold in London. A
first year under 19 who claimed bronze in the sprint and
keirin at under 17 level last year. Bronze in the sprint at
the Oceania Championships last year.
Tahlay Christie
Another up and coming talent. Has never managed to beat Field
though, other than when Field was relegated at the Oceania
Championships in the keirin. Expect her to challenge but
breaking Field's dominance is unlikely. Under 17 National
Champion in the sprint, keirin and 500m time trial last year.
Brooke Tucker
Winner of the women's Austral in December and when you have
the last name Tucker there is a great deal of expectation on
her shoulders. Steps up to the under 19 level for the first
time. Silver medallist in the sprint, keirin and 500m time
trial at under 17 level last year.
Other names to watch: Bridget Mullany.
Endurance
The big winners form the past couple of years have stepped up
to the senior level giving room for the next wave to step up.
Of the World Championship squad from last year only Dani
McKinnirey remains.
Dani McKinnirey
World Champion in the team pursuit last year before claiming
the Oceania titles in the individual pursuit and points race.
McKinnirey then added the Australian Omnium title in December.
When it comes to the bunch races McKinnirey has a potent
sprint making her extremely dangerous. Very strong in the
individual pursuit as well.
Brooke Tucker
Winner of the women's Austral Wheelrace in December was a
regular on the podium at under 17 level in the sprint events.
Runner up in the omnium behind McKinnirey in December,
finishing on equal points and only losing on count back. A
strong sprint makes her dangerous in the bunch races. Third in
the individual pursuit at Omnium Nationals and will be a name
to watch there.
Chloe Moran
Moran's strength is against the clock. Second behind Dani
McKinnirey at the Oceania Champions in the individual pursuit
but got the upper hand winning the South Australian state
Championship and the omnium IP in December. Expect her to be
challenging for gold in the individual pursuit.
Jade Haines
Reigning under 17 National Champion in individual pursuit.
Stepping up to under 19 for the first time but that is the
same situation for the majority of the field.
Ruby Roseman-Gannon
One of the most consistent performances across the endurance
disciplines at the under 17 level. Reigning champion in the
points race as an under 17 and also claimed bronze in the
individual pursuit and finished fourth in the scratch race.
Bridget Mullany
Mullany rounded out the podium at the Omnium National
Championships. When it comes to the bunch races Mullany will
be the name to watch. Won both the scratch and elimination
races in the Omnium in a sign of her turn of speed.
Other names to watch: Chloe Baggs, Nicola MacDonald and Tori
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