 | Michael Delaney
Event: 1km Time Trial, Individual Pursuit, Individual Time Trial, Road Race
Classification: B2
Disability: Visually Impaired
DOB: 29/09/67
Place of Birth: Belguim
Tandem Pilot: David Peel | Cycling Update
In the spectacular Ming's Tomb road cycling venue, the last of Ireland's bikes were in action today. Catherine Walsh with sighted pilot rider Joanna Hickey and Michael Delaney with sighted pilot rider David Peelo, both took part in the Road Race (B&VI Class). Delaney and Peelo covered the 96.8km distance in a time of 2.29.32, finishing in 16th place, fourteen minutes behind the winners Poland. Walsh and Hickey finished in ninth position overall on the women's 72.6km course, with a time of 2.03.14 bringing to an end an excellent competition for the Irish cycling team at these Games achieving numerous personal bests, Irish records and high finishes at these 2008 Games. |