From 23 to 27 October, Lviv hosted two national track cycling events at once — the Ukrainian Cup among adults and the Ukrainian Championships among boys and girls. Trainees of the municipal institution of the Lviv Regional Council “Lviv Vocational College of Sport” won a total of 34 medals at these competitions: 20 gold, 5 silver and 9 bronze.
In the programme of the Ukrainian Cup among adults, Vladyslav Holiak distinguished himself, becoming the winner in the 1000 m time trial and in the 4 km individual pursuit. Together with Oleh Smolynets, Anton Sytnikov and Andrii Holovchenko, he also claimed gold in the 4 km team pursuit.
The silver medallists in the 4 km team pursuit were Mykola Dilnyi, Yaroslav Besaha and Nazarii Rudiak. Mykola Dilnyi also won gold in the team sprint and bronze in the keirin. In the team sprint, bronze medals were taken by Stanislav Leshchyk and Oleh Smolynets.
In the madison (pair race), gold went to the duo of Oleh Smolynets and Vladyslav Holiak. Stanislav Leshchyk added a bronze in the sprint to the team’s tally, while Oleh Smolynets took bronze in the omnium (multi-event). Among women, Olena Lahotska finished second in the team sprint.
At the Ukrainian Championships among boys and girls, the college athletes also delivered strong performances. Among the boys, gold in the team sprint was won by Oleh Papizh, Dmytro Konanets and Serhii Derkach. Among the girls, first place in this discipline went to Yana Semochko and Natalia Kuzyk.
In the 3 km team pursuit among boys, the winners were Dmytro Konanets and Oleh Papizh, while among girls the bronze medallists were Natalia Kuzyk and Yana Semochko. In the individual omnium standings, Oleh Papizh took gold and Dmytro Konanets silver. In the madison, this duo once again stepped onto the top of the podium.
Among the younger girls, Valentyna Borov’iaka stood out, winning gold in the team sprint and bronze in the team race.
“We congratulate our cyclists and coaches on a successful end to the competition season and wish them new victories and sporting achievements,” noted Lviv Vocational College of Sport.