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OINGERANG FIRST TO RIDE WORLD TIME TRIALS

History made for Guam cycling

Guam cyclist Edward Oingerang became the island’s first male representative in the World Road Championships.

Oingerang went up against the best time trial cyclists in the world in Wollongong, Australia and finished 47th out of 48 in a time of 51:13 in the 34.2k (21.1 miles) course. The top rider was from Norway in a time of 40:02.

“The experience was incredible,” said Oingerang, who had his wife and daughter with him for support in Australia. “I can’t even explain it. Going into the ramp, listening to the countdown and the super loud supportive cheers from the fans, gave me goose bumps. Then the crowds surround the whole course cheering me on for extra motivation to give it all I have till I got to the finish line. It was unreal.

“Even just knowing that I am racing all the best cyclist in the entire world. The same guys that will be representing their countries at the Olympics. Huge for my progression as a cyclist and huge in showcasing Guam cycling to the world.”

U23

Blayde Blas is representing Guam in the U23 category today at 2pm. Live stream can be found on YouTube on GCN Live channel. Under 23 race length is 30k.

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COMING SOON …

  • High School Football starts Sept. 29
  • Brawl 3: Oct 13
  • Guam’s Strongest Man and Woman Competition October 29

 

QUICK HITS

The Figo Islanders 40s women’s softball team took gold in the Senior Softball World Championship in Las Vegas. Figo came out of the loser’s bracket and beat the Arizona Belles 17-3 in the AA division championship game Sunday afternoon.
Other Guam teams that played in the 40s tournament were: Team SOTTA (women’s) and Bud Light Guam, Friars 671 and Sindalun Guahan (men’s).
Sindalu finished a respectable 4th out of 24 AAA division teams.
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In Guam’s first time competing in the FIBA Asia Cup, we draw China, Japan, and Mongolia in Group C. Competition begins in 2024. Guam also moves up the FIBA world rankings to #76.

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