Malaysian cyclist Josiah eyes medal at Beijing Olympics
12/8/2008 16:59
Malaysian cyclist Josiah believes his team can make a breakthrouh to win
their first Olympic cycling medal at Beijing Olympic Games.
"I am not a
favorite, but I have not had this form for a few years. I have done my best
since I came in Beijing to have my training. The track with long straights,
which suits us a lot," said Josiah after training in Lao Shan velodrome
today.
After finishing fifth in the keirin in Athens four years ago, Josiah
was celebrated as Malaysia's Olympian of the year.
"France is the huge
favorite for the team sprint but we can at least make the top eight, and hopely
would win something back," added Josiah, who just won the Keirin event in the
Erfurt cup last month in Germany.
Under the guidance of Australian coach John
Beasley, the Malaysia team has made some progress during the past one and a half
years.
"I have beaten a few Germans and Australians recently," Josiah
smiled.
Josiah will compete in the team sprint on Aug. 15 and in the keirin
on Aug. 16.
Xinhua
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