 A Trinidad and Tobago male track cyclist | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1987 San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track cycling |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | sprinter |
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