Pat Eddy blitzed a strong field of 21 riders to claim the prestigious Lindsay Harrington Memorial Wheelrace on Tuesday night at the Bendigo and District Cycling Club's Christmas Carnival.
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The 2000m race came down to the last few metres with a judge's camera decision being called upon to determine the winner.
Eddy secured first, Sam Buckell second, Henry Dietze third and Cam Rogers fourth.
"We came in pretty early to catch the front markers, I just sat behind them and then launched with a lap to go," Eddy said after the race.
"I thought I had an easy win but then Bucks (Sam Buckell) came around me in the final straight, but I was just able to hold him off."
The victory was Eddy's first win in the Lindsay Harrington Memorial Wheelrace and the young rising star couldn't be happier.
"It's been a really good weekend," Eddy said.
"This carnival is basically the first state open since lockdown and I can speak on behalf of everyone and say we're so happy to be back racing.
"Bendigo always put on a great carnival."
Lindsay Harrington Memorial Wheelrace 2020 Field
- Isaac Buckell (60m)
- Braeden Dean (60m)
- Henry Dietze (75) 3rd
- Sam Buckell (90) 2nd
- Pat Eddy (90) 1st
- Jackson Hadden (100)
- Cam Rogers (100) 4th
- Jonathan Marr (110)
- Jackson Hribar (130)
- Kai Felstead (130)
- Josh Spangnolo (130)
- Jade Maddern (140)
- Eddie Worrall (140)
- Darcy Worrall (165)
- Kade Killeen (185)
- Ian Herman (200)
- Max Blackwood (200)
- David Mann (220)
- Peter Felstead (225)
- Chris Ray (235)
- Matthew Atherton (250)
Lindsay Harrington's involvement with cycling started in 1982 after his sons Terry and Jamie took up the sport.
He eventually went on to coach his sons, with cycling becoming the family sport.
After years of work across a range of roles, Lindsay Harrington was made a life member of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club in 1990.
Other selected results from the night include Bendigo's Isaac Buckell taking the win in the Men's "Aces" Keirin Final followed by Pat Eddy (Bendigo) and Cam Rogers.
In the Women's 1600m Wheelrace Final Bendigo's Alessia McCaig came first, followed by Lucinda Stewart and Keely Bennett.
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