Trinidad and Tobago’s cyclists wasted no time in making their intentions known at the 2025 Elite Pan American Track Cycling Championships, as they opened their campaign with a resounding victory in the men’s team sprint at the National Olympic Velodrome in Paraguay on Wednesday.

The formidable trio of Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Ryan D’Abreau delivered a flawless performance to capture the gold medal, outpacing their South American rivals to stop the clock in 43.428 seconds. Their triumph dethroned Colombia, who settled for silver, while Mexico secured bronze by edging out host nation Paraguay in the third-place race.

Trinidad and Tobago entered the competition as strong contenders, as they qualified second-fastest in 44.087 seconds—just a razor-thin 0.011 seconds behind Colombia’s leading time of 44.076. With Canada clocking 44.719 to round out the top three qualifiers, the battle for gold was set to be fiercely contested.

However, the Caribbean powerhouse wasted little time in making their presence felt. In the opening round, Paul, Phillip, and D’Abreau overpowered Brazil to register a commanding near two-second margin to advance. Their momentum carried into the semifinals, where they dispatched Paraguay in another dominant display to book their place in the gold medal event.

Despite Colombia’s early dominance in qualifying, the Twin Island Republic's trio saved their best ride for last. In a thrilling championship showdown, they unleashed their raw speed and tactical precision, leaving the South Americans trailing in their wake to seal the title.

The victory not only reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s status as one of the premier sprinting nations in the Pan American region but also set the tone for what promises to be an exciting championship for the Caribbean team.