Sporting glory runs through cycling champion Maddison Hammond’s veins. The son of Common wealth Games cycling gold medallist, Gary Hammond was named Whittlesea’s Senior Sports Star of the Year for 2010 after a stellar season on the track. The 18-year-old said that while the 2012 London Olympic Games was not on the cards due to injury, he was looking at events beyond that. He said he felt ready to compete international titles.
“It’s (cycling) been around me all my life,” he said, The 18-year-old aced the Australian Track Championships in Adelaide last March, finishing first in the sprint, 1km time trial, Keirin and team sprint. He made inroads on the international circuit after claiming the Champion of Champions title in Adelaide. He followed that show with silver and two bronze medal-winning rides at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Italy last August. Hammond rides for the Northcote Cycling Club and plans to focus on endurance events such as the omnium and madison.
But he’ll have to get over a stress crack first.“I had a bulging disc and stress fracture in my back from functioning out in the gym,” he said.“It happened 12 months ago but I only found out what it was four months ago.”Maddison received a medallion and a $500 gift card from Sports Star sponsor Rebel Sports at last week’s award night. The event was held at Etihad Stadium with Stephen Quartermain as MC.Entertainment was provided by break-dance crew Wickid Force.
“It’s (cycling) been around me all my life,” he said, The 18-year-old aced the Australian Track Championships in Adelaide last March, finishing first in the sprint, 1km time trial, Keirin and team sprint. He made inroads on the international circuit after claiming the Champion of Champions title in Adelaide. He followed that show with silver and two bronze medal-winning rides at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Italy last August. Hammond rides for the Northcote Cycling Club and plans to focus on endurance events such as the omnium and madison.
But he’ll have to get over a stress crack first.“I had a bulging disc and stress fracture in my back from functioning out in the gym,” he said.“It happened 12 months ago but I only found out what it was four months ago.”Maddison received a medallion and a $500 gift card from Sports Star sponsor Rebel Sports at last week’s award night. The event was held at Etihad Stadium with Stephen Quartermain as MC.Entertainment was provided by break-dance crew Wickid Force.
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