Hamish Bond takes out his first national track cycling titleDIANNE MANSON Hamish Bond on his way to the national 4000m individual pursuit gold medal. Former Olympic and multi world champion rower Hamish Bond has claimed his first national title on the track, winning the 4000m individual pursuit at the national track cycling championships in Cambridge. On his way to the title, Bond broke the national national record in morning qualifying with a stunning ride, which was among the top-10 fastest times in history at sea level. Dylan Kennett rode an excellent 4:13.728, a fraction outside his old national record, to claim the bronze medal over Tom Sexton. READ MORE:* Bond turns focus to track pursuit* Bevin 8th, Bond 25th at worlds* Bond wins CWG time-trial bronze* Hamish Bond wins NZ time-trial title* Puncture costs Hamish Bond dearly"I had to really grit my teeth to get one over Jordan.

Source: Stuff February 07, 2019 09:22 UTC