Susie Mitchell saw off Australian and British opposition to take the world title
By Caroline Martinez
Susie Mitchell (Sundrive Track Team) is Ireland's newest Masters World Champion after winning the Individual Pursuit last night at the Manchester velodrome.
The 36-year-old Carlow woman was fastest in her age category over two kilometres with a time of 2:36.286. It's the icing on the cake for the track specialist having already won several national medals this year – gold in the Team Sprint, silver in the Team Pursuit, bronze in the Individual Pursuit and silver in the 500 metre TT.
Mitchell had been a few hundredths of a second behind Australian Rebecca Wheadon for most of the race but finished much stronger than her rival to win by nearly half a second.
Her achievement on the boards in Manchester is remarkable considering she gave birth, to a baby girl, in May.
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Former world masters champion, Orla Hendron also scooped a bronze medal in the 45 to 49 age group two kilometre Individual Pursuit, beating fellow Irishwoman Tonya Moran (Ulster) in a race that was decided in the last 200 metres.
For the men, Terry Mackin (Banbridge) took bronze in the 1 kilometre TT in the 35 to 39 age group.
The Master Track World Championships are held this week in Manchester. We will bring you more results as they come in.
Women’s 2km Pursuit: 35-39 Years
1. Susie Mitchell, Ireland 2.36.286
2. Rebecca Wheadon, Australia 2.36.757
3. Adel Tyson-Bloor, Great Britain 2.40.916
4. Elisa Gianchino, South Africa 2.42.949
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